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Tdap vaccine Adacel can be prescribed in general hospitals

By Eo, Yun-Ho | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.06.29 15:45:22

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More than 100 medical institutions, including Seoul National University Hospital, have been settled

Prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis


Sanofi Pasteur's new Tdap vaccine Adacel can be prescribed in general hospitals.

According to related industries, the Tdap vaccine for teenagers and adults aged 11 or older has passed the DC of 100 medical institutions, including Seoul National University Hospital, Korea University Guro Hospital, Gangbuk Samsung Hospital, and Hallym University Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital. As GSK's supply of Boostrix was suspended last year, additional prescriptions have recently been carried out rapidly.

Adacel is a booster vaccine against pertussis by adding five preventive ingredients for pertussis to the existing Td vaccine that prevents diphtheria and tetanus.

Re-vaccination of the DT

Eo, Yun-Ho(unkindfish@dailypharm.com)
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