Immunogenicity and safety of primary three-dose series with diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (acellular, three components) combined vaccine, adsorbed in 3 months infants - Scorecard - MDSpire

Immunogenicity and safety of primary three-dose series with diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (acellular, three components) combined vaccine, adsorbed in 3 months infants

  • By

  • Wei Zhang

  • Chen Wei

  • Haitao Huang

  • Xue Wang

  • Zhiqiang Xie

  • Yan Wu

  • Feiyu Wang

  • Lili Huang

  • Xuewen Wang

  • Xiuwen Sui

  • Peng Wan

  • Zhe Chao

  • Jinbo Gou

  • Bozhi Shi

  • Jia Liu

  • Tao Zhu

  • Liyong Yuan

  • Yanxia Wang

  • July 7, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluation of Safety and Immune Response in Infants Receiving a Three-Dose Series of a Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPertussis
Key MechanismsEvaluation of immune response and safety of DTcP vaccine compared to DTaP vaccines.
Target PopulationInfants aged 3 months.
Care SettingClinical trial setting in Henan Province, China.

Key Highlights

  • DTcP vaccine demonstrated non-inferiority and superiority over co-purified DTaP for anti-PT and anti-FHA immunogenicity.
  • DTcP achieved a 98.16% seroconversion rate for anti-FHA.
  • Both DTcP and co-purified DTaP had lower adverse reaction rates compared to DTaP-IPV-Hib.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Monitor for pertussis symptoms in infants, especially in the context of recent outbreaks.

Management

  • Consider transitioning to DTcP vaccine in immunization programs to enhance immune response.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess safety and immunogenicity post-vaccination in infants.

Risks

  • Be aware of potential adverse reactions associated with pertussis vaccines.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Healthy infants aged 3 months without prior vaccinations.

DTcP vaccine shows improved immunogenicity and safety profile.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Follow the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) schedule for infant vaccinations.
  • Ensure informed consent is obtained from parents or guardians before vaccination.

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