Study of booster doses of two Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccines including their interchangeability

Vaccine
D W ScheifeleJ Ochnio

Abstract

A prospective, two center study of 319 children was undertaken to assess responses to booster immunization in healthy 18-month-olds who completed primary immunization 12 months earlier with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine (either HbOC or PRP-T). Interchangeability of these products as boosters was also assessed, using combination products containing diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus components. The study was randomized and evaluator blinded. Sera obtained prior to booster vaccination and 4 weeks later were tested for anti-PRP using an IgG-specific enzyme immunoassay. Pre-immunization anti-PRP levels were low: unmeasurable levels (< 0.06 microgram ml-1) were present in 47% of those primed with HbOC and 35% of those primed with PRP-T (P < 0.05). Most children responded strongly to booster vaccination. Interchanging the products had no detrimental effect. Children who lacked measurable antibody prior to re-vaccination had significantly weaker responses 4 weeks afterward. Earlier Hib booster vaccination should be considered in Canada to avoid low anti-PRP trough levels. Extended follow-up of antibody levels and vaccine protective efficacy is also advisable given the observed heterogeneity of responses to boost...Continue Reading

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