Infections, Streptococcal
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the immunological memory against pneumococcal vaccine serotypes in children primed with conjugate vaccines by administering a booster dose of plain polysaccharide vaccine.
Detailed description
2 groups (60 per group), booster of Pneumovax 23 after priming with Prevnar or GSK Biologicals' pneumococcal vaccine.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: * healthy children between 11-14 months old who received primary vaccination with Prevnar or GSK Biologicals' pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. Exclusion: * children having received or planning to receive any investigational products, vaccines not foreseen in the protocol and immune modifying drugs; * children having received any additional pneumococcal vaccine than in the primary study; * children with any disease that affect the immune system and history of seizures and/or allergic disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Antibody concentrations against pneumococcal serotypes 1 month post-booster | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Immunogenicity pre and post-booster and safety (follow up of SAEs) | — |
Countries
Germany