What is the advantage of TCV (typhoid conjugate vaccine) over Vi polysaccharide?...

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What is the advantage of TCV (typhoid conjugate vaccine) over Vi polysaccharide?

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TCV conjugates Vi to a protein carrier, enabling T-cell dependent responses, immunological memory, and use from 6 months of age (vs >=2 years for Vi PS)

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Identical vaccines

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TCV is live

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Intranasal

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Shorter protection

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): TCV vs Vi Polysaccharide

What is the advantage of TCV (typhoid conjugate vaccine) over Vi polysaccharide?