Evaluation of immunogenicity and tolerability of a live attenuated hepatitis a vaccine in Indian children

Indian Pediatr. 2006 Nov;43(11):983-7.

Abstract

An open non comparative study of a live attenuated H2 strain Hepatitis A vaccine of Chinese origin was carried out in 143 healthy Indian children aged 1 to 12 years (mean age 4.87 2.76 years; 88 boys, 55 girls). At baseline, all were negative for IgG HAV antibodies and had normal hematological and biochemical indices. Two months after a single dose of the vaccine (given subcutaneously), 137 children (i.e. 95.8 %) developed protective antibodies of IgG > 20 mIU / mL. The hematological and biochemical parameters remained within normal limits. There were no adverse events in any except mild fever in one child. In conclusion, live attenuated H2 strain Hepatitis A vaccine in a single dose was found to be immunogenic and safe in Indian children.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines / adverse effects
  • Hepatitis A Vaccines / immunology*
  • Hepatitis C Antibodies / blood
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • India
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Safety
  • Vaccines, Attenuated

Substances

  • Hepatitis A Vaccines
  • Hepatitis C Antibodies
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Vaccines, Attenuated