Wyeth Study To Evaluate a 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Infants

A Phase 3, Randomised,Active-Controlled ,Double-Blind Trial Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of Manufacturing Scale 13-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of manufacturing scale 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate (13vPnC) vaccine compared to pilot scale 13vPnC in healthy infants when given with routine pediatric vaccines.

Inclusion criteria:

1. Aged 2 months (42 to 98 days) at time of enrollment.
2. Available for entire study period and whose parent/legal guardian can be reached by telephone.
3. Healthy infant as determined by medical history, physical examination, and judgment of the investigator.
4. Parent/legal guardian must be able to complete all relevant study procedures during study participation.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Previous vaccination with licensed or investigational pneumococcal, Hib conjugate, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, or polio vaccines.
2. A previous anaphylactic reaction to any vaccine or vaccine-related component.
3. Contraindication to vaccination with Hib conjugate, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, or pneumococcal vaccines.
4. Bleeding diathesis or condition associated with prolonged bleeding time that would contraindicate intramuscular injection.
5. Known or suspected immune deficiency or suppression.
6. History of culture-proven invasive disease caused by S pneumoniae.
7. Major known congenital malformation or serious chronic disorders.
8. Significant neurological disorder or history of seizure including febrile seizure, or significant stable or evolving disorders such as cerebral palsy, encephalopathy, hydrocephalus, or other significant disorders. Does not include resolving syndromes due to birth trauma such as Erb palsy.
9. Receipt of blood products or gamma-globulin (including hepatitis B immunoglobulin and monoclonal antibodies; eg, Synagis®).
10. Participation in another investigational or interventional trial. Participation in purely observational studies is acceptable.
11. Infant who is a direct descendant (child or grandchild) of a member of the study site personnel.