Globally, Hexaxim is the only combination vaccine with acellular pertussis (acP) and inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) to have received a prequalification by the WHO. As of today, the vaccine protects infants in more than 60 countries, with 20+ million doses distributed worldwide.
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi, on Thursday announced the launch of India's first innovative ready-to-use fully liquid 6-in-1 vaccine—Hexaxim. The vaccine, indicated for primary and booster vaccination of infants and toddlers from six weeks to 24 months of age, provides protection against 6 major childhood diseases—diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B and hepatitis B.
The burden of the 6 diseases is significant, particularly in infants. Consequently, the WHO and the wide majority of countries around the world recommend vaccination against these diseases. India, under the Universal Immunization Program, also offers protection against these 6 major diseases.
Globally, Hexaxim is the only combination vaccine with acellular pertussis (acP) and inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) to have received a prequalification by the WHO. As of today, the vaccine protects infants in more than 60 countries, with 20+ million doses distributed worldwide.
"We are very excited to introduce India's first 6-in-1 combination pediatric vaccine. Sanofi Pasteur's mission to improve human health by developing superior innovative vaccination solutions against infectious diseases. Given the large influx of patients met by pediatricians in India, Hexaxim will offer convenience and ensure consistency in administering the right dose of each antigen every single time,"Jean-Pierre Baylet,Sanofi Pasteur India said.
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