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  • Title: Clinical experience with DTPw-HBV and DTPw-HBV/Hib combination vaccines.
    Author: Prymula R, Plisek S.
    Journal: Expert Opin Biol Ther; 2008 Apr; 8(4):503-13. PubMed ID: 18352853.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Combined diphtheria-tetanus-whole-cell pertussis (DTPw) vaccines remain the cornerstone of many childhood vaccination programs. Larger DTPw-based combination vaccines facilitate high coverage and protection against other childhood pathogens, such as hepatitis B (HBV) and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Such vaccines have been available since the mid-1990s (Tritanrix-HBV and Tritanrix-HBV/Hib; GlaxoSmithKline [GSK] Biologicals), demonstrating excellent immunogenicity in various schedules. In order to address growing demand for DTPw-based vaccines, GSK Biologicals have developed the Zilbrix range using a new DTPw antigen source and containing reduced quantities of polyribosylribitol phosphate [PRP]. OBJECTIVE: This article presents clinical trial results for both DTPw-based vaccines. METHODS: GSK Biologicals provided a comprehensive data package, which was supplemented with a Medline literature search. CONCLUSION: New antigen sources and reduced PRP will ensure the continued supply of DTPw-based combination vaccines for vital global mass vaccination campaigns.
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