Sunday, January 10, 2016

Sanofi Pasteur launches injectable inactivated Polio Vaccine

Sanofi Pasteur(vaccines division of Sanofi) launched ShanIPV, an injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). K Chandrasekhar Rao(Telangana CM) launched the vaccine. ShanIPV would be manufactured by affiliate Shantha Biotechnics(Hyderabad). India was publicized a polio-free nation in 2014.
  • ShanIPV: A trivalent inactivated, injectable polio vaccine
  • Goal: A polio-free world
Highlights:
  • All vaccines i.e. Imovax Polio of Sanofi Pasteur and ShanIPV of Shanthawould be delivered in India through UNICEF.
  • One dose of IPV at 14 weeks of age. IPV is to be given also the existing oral polio vaccine.
Key points: Shantha Biotechnics
First Indian company to develop, manufacture and market recombinant humanhealthcare products in India. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sanofi group.
HQ: Hyderabad
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Shantha Biotechnics: Mahesh Bhalgat

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