Diphtheria-Tetanus-Acellular Pertussis Clinical Trial
Official title:
Immunogenicity of a Single Dose of GSK Biologicals' Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis (dTpa) Booster Vaccine (Boostrix™ [263855]) in Infants Prior to Primary Pertussis Vaccination, When Administered to Pregnant Women as Per Routine Practice in Bogota, Colombia
The purpose of the study is to support the recommendation of vaccination of all pregnant women in Colombia with Diptheria, tetanus and pertussis (dTpa) by studying the transfer of pertussis specific IgG antibodies from mother to the child.
This study will assess the immunogenicity in infants (at birth and just prior to primary pertussis vaccination [i.e. diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis [DTP] vaccination] administered at 8 weeks of age), of a single Boostrix booster dose administered to their mothers during the second or third trimester as per routine practice in Bogota, Colombia. ;