• Vaccine Name: Pentacel
• Target Pathogen: Clostridium tetani
• Target Disease: Tetanus
• Product Name: Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Inactivated Poliovirus and Haemophilus b Conjugate (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate) Vaccine
• Tradename: Pentacel
• Manufacturer: Sanofi Pasteur Limited
• Vaccine Ontology ID: VO_0000084
• CDC CVX code: 120
• Type: Subunit vaccine + Inactivated or "killed" vaccine
• Status: Licensed
• Location Licensed: USA (License #1726), Canada
• Host Species for Licensed Use: Human
• Adjuvant:
  • Adjuvant name:
  • VO adjuvant ID: VO_0000128
  • Description: It consists of a Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus (DTaP-IPV) component and an ActHIB® vaccine component. Pentacel vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Pentacel vaccine is approved for use in children 6 weeks through 4 years of age (prior to fifth birthday) (FDA: Pentacel).
• Preservative: 2 phenoxy ethanol
• Allergen: Polymyxin B, Neomycin
• Preparation: Clostridium tetani is grown in modified Mueller-Miller casamino acid medium. Tetanus toxin is detoxified with formaldehyde and purified by ammonium sulfate fractionation and diafiltration. Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids are individually adsorbed onto aluminum phosphate (FDA: Pentacel).
• Immunization Route: Intramuscular injection (i.m.)
• Storage: Store at 2° to 8°C (35° to 46°F). Do not freeze
• Approved Age for Licensed Use: Pentacel vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Pentacel vaccine is approved for use in children 6 weeks through 4 years of age (prior to fifth birthday) (FDA: Pentacel).
• Contraindication: A severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of Pentacel vaccine, any ingredient of this vaccine, or any other tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, pertussis-containing vaccine, inactivated poliovirus vaccine or H influenzae type b vaccine is a contraindication. The vaccine should also not be administered to anyone with known encephalopathy or a progressive neurologic disorder (FDA: Pentacel).
• Description: It consists of a Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus (DTaP-IPV) component and an ActHIB® vaccine component. Pentacel vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b. Pentacel vaccine is approved for use in children 6 weeks through 4 years of age (prior to fifth birthday) (FDA: Pentacel).

Human Response

• Immune Response: There was no evidence for interference in the immune response to the fourth dose of PCV7 (percent of participants with antibody levels ≥0.15 μg/mL and ≥0.5 μg/mL and GMCs to each serotype) administered at 15 months of age concomitantly with Pentacel vaccine (N = 155) (FDA: Pentacel).
• Side Effects: Injection site reactions include: Redness, swelling, tenderness, and an increase in arm circumference. The Systemic reactions include: fever, decreased activity, inconsolable crying, and irritability (FDA: Pentacel).