Concomitant Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated With Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Meningococcal Protein Conjugate) and Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed Given to Healthy Children 15 Months of Age (V251-068)

An Open, Randomized, Multicenter Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of VAQTA™ Given Concomitantly With PedvaxHIB™ and Infanrix™ in Healthy Children 15 Months of Age

This two-stage study evaluates the immunogenicity, safety, and tolerability of the administration of VAQTA™ (Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated) concomitantly with PedvaxHIB™ (Haemophilus B Conjugate Vaccine [Meningococcal Protein Conjugate]) and Infanrix™ (Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed, GlaxoSmithKline) versus the administration of VAQTA™ in healthy children 15 months of age at study entry.

In stage I, VAQTA™ given concomitantly with Infanrix™ and/or PedvaxHIB™ was evaluated.

In stage 2: Two (2) doses of the VAQTA™ vaccine were administered at least 6 months apart. Safety data was collected after each dose.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Stage 1) Healthy males and females 15 months of age with no active liver disease and a negative history of hepatitis A who have been vaccinated against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis diseases
• Stage 2) Healthy males and females 12 to 17 months of age with no active liver disease and a negative history of hepatitis A

Exclusion Criteria:

• Stage 1) Males and females previously vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine, any immune deficiency, a history of allergy to any of the vaccine components, a history of seizure disorder or a neurologic disorder that would contraindicate pertussis vaccine, or a bleeding disorder
• Stage 2) Males and females previously vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine, any immune deficiency, a history of allergy to any of the vaccine components, or a history of bleeding disorder