The Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has launched VAXTAR 5, pentavalent vaccine for children.
IIL said it is all set to make this vaccine in its manufacturing facility here for retail market and for the national Universal Immunisation Programme implemented by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
VAXTAR 5 (Pentavalent vaccine with Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B and HiB) is available in single dose and multidose presentations, IIL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), said in a statement.
The vaccine was developed indigenously using IILs R&D expertise and has been tested in multiple centres under prescribed government guidelines, it was stated.
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