Pfizer Advances Next-Generation Pediatric Pneumococcal Vaccine After Phase 2 Data Showed Significantly Higher Serotype 3 Immune Response
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- Phase 2 data demonstrate robust immunogenicity, including enhanced response against serotype 3, alongside expanded protection across 25 serotypes; to achieve potential vaccine serotype coverage of 90% in the pediatric population
- An oral presentation at ISPPD highlighted an approximately 9 to 15-fold higher serotype 3 immunogenicity response after Dose 3 and 4 in infants receiving Pfizer's 25-valent vaccine candidate (25vPnC) compared to PREVNAR 20®
- The investigational vaccine candidate was well-tolerated with no safety concerns identified in a Phase 2 study
- Based on these encouraging results from the Phase 2 program across serotypes and discussions with regulatory authorities, Pfizer initiated its Phase 3 25vPnC pediatric program
- Company advances adult program to fifth generation 35-valent vaccine candidate
