Establishment of the first national reference pertussis vaccine
- Author:
Nguyen Thi Hong Linh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pertussis vaccine;
National reference standard;
- MeSH:
Pertussis Vaccine;
Vaccines
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2005;15(4):42-48
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Quality of RP5 pertussis vaccines for National Reference was tested and its potency was also calibrated in comparison with the International Standard of Pertussis Vaccine. The results showed that the candidate for National reference RP5 pertussis vaccine lot was met to the quality requirements after being freeze dried. The homogenicity in dry weight, residual moisture, potency and stability of its potency make it became as the first National Reference standard pertussis.
