Abstract
Combination vaccines combine, in a single injection, antigens designed to protect against multiple diseases. Prior to the 1990s, the only combination vaccines in common use protected against diphtheria, tetanus, and/or pertussis, or against measles, mumps and rubella. Since that time, many new combination vaccines have been developed. Infants and children now can receive a single injection that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, and hepatitis B. Other combination vaccines for children or adults provide protection against such diseases as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease, and typhoid fever.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Plotkin's Vaccines, Eighth Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 225-247.e13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323790581 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323790604 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Combinedn Vaccines
- Conjugate Vaccines
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
- DTaP-IPV-HB-PRP-T Vaccine
- Haemophilus Vaccines
- Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Inactivated Vaccines
- Meningococcal Vaccines
- Poliovirus Vaccine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine