This open label randomized study will be conducted to evaluate and/or describe the immunogenicity and describe the safety of MenACYW conjugate vaccine when administered in infants and toddlers. It will be conducted in India and the RSA in 2 cohorts: * Cohort I: Infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) * Cohort II: Infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) In Cohort I, eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive 2 intramuscular (IM) injections (1+1 vaccination schedule) of either MenACYW conjugate vaccine (Groups 1 and 3) or Menactra vaccine (Groups 2 and 4), co-administered with routine pediatric vaccines. In Cohort II, eligible participants will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either 3 IM injections (2+1 vaccination schedule) of MenACYW conjugate vaccine co-administered with routine pediatric vaccines (Groups 5 and 7) or routine pediatric vaccines only (Groups 6 and 8). The primary objectives of this study are: * To demonstrate the non-inferiority of immunogenicity of 2 doses of MenACYW conjugate vaccine compared to 2 doses of Menactra® vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) in terms of serum bactericidal assay using human complement (hSBA) seroprotection (titers ≥ 1:8) in India and the Republic of South Africa (RSA) * To demonstrate the vaccine immune sufficiency of 3 doses of MenACYW conjugate vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) in terms of hSBA seroprotection (titers ≥ 1:8) in India and the RSA The secondary objectives of this study are: * To describe the antibody titers to the meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W: * before and 30 days post primary series of MenACYW conjugate vaccine and before and 30 days post booster dose of MenACYW conjugate vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines. * before and after 30 days post each dose of MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menactra vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines. * To describe the antibody responses against the antigens of the other age-recommended vaccines when administered concomitantly with MenACYW conjugate vaccine: * in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) in India and the RSA. * in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) in India and the RSA. * To describe the safety profile of MenACYW conjugate vaccine and that of licensed Menactra vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines. * To describe the safety profile of MenACYW conjugate vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines. * To describe the safety profile of age-recommended vaccines: * in infants 6 weeks to 15 months of age (Cohort II) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with MenACYW conjugate vaccine. * in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (Cohort I) in India and the RSA when administered concomitantly with MenACYW conjugate vaccine. The duration of each participant's active participation in the study will be approximately 10 to 11 months for Cohort I and 13,5 to 14,5 months for Cohort II.
The duration of each participant's active participation in the study will be approximately 10 to 11 months for Cohort I and 13,5 to 14,5 months for Cohort II.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,528
Liquid solution - intramuscular
Liquid solution - intramuscular
Oral suspension - oral
Suspension for injection - intramuscular
Lyophilized powder for injection - subcutaneous
Suspension - intramuscular
Liquid solution - intramuscular
Lyophilized powder for injection - subcutaneous
Oral solution - oral
Suspension for injection - intramuscular
Freeze-dried powder for reconstitution and injection - subcutaneous
Sterile powder and diluent for injection - subcutaneous
Lyophilized powder for injection - subcutaneous
Lyophilized powder for injection - subcutaneous
Suspension for injection - intramuscular
Investigational Site Number : 3560006
Chennai, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560007
Hyderabad, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560016
Kanpur, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560009
Kolkata, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560011
Manipal, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560013
Mysore, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560004
Mysore, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560003
New Delhi, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560002
Pune, India
Investigational Site Number : 3560001
Pune, India
...and 5 more locations
Percentage of participants with anti-meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, W antibody titers above predefined thresholds after 2 doses of MenACYW conjugate vaccine compared to 2 doses of Menactra® vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
Antibody (Ab) titers against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W will be measured in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age (\[Group 1 + Group 3\] versus \[Group 2 + Group 4\]) The following threshold values will be considered: ≥ 1:8
Time frame: 30 days after the second vaccination
Percentage of participants with anti-meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, W Ab titers above predefined thresholds after 3 doses of MenACYW conjugate vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
Ab titers against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W will be measured in infants and toddlers 6 months to 15 months of age (Group 5 + Group 7) The following threshold values will be considered: ≥ 1:8
Time frame: 30 days after the booster vaccination
Geometric Mean Titers (GMTs) of Ab against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W when MenACYW conjugate vaccine administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccine in infants 6 weeks to 15 months of age
Ab titers against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W will be measured Group 5 versus Group 6 in India Group 7 versus Group 8 in RSA Group 5 + Group 7 versus Group 6 + Group 8
Time frame: Baseline; 30 days after primary series of vaccination; Before and 30 days after booster vaccination
Geometric Mean Titers Ratio (GMTR) of Ab against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W when MenACYW conjugate vaccine administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccine in infants 6 weeks to 15 months of age
Ab titers against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W will be measured Group 5 versus Group 6 in India Group 7 versus Group 8 in RSA Group 5 + Group 7 versus Group 6 + Group 8
Time frame: Baseline; 30 days after primary series of vaccination; Before and 30 days after booster vaccination
GMTs of Ab against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W when MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menactra vaccine when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
Ab titers after vaccination with MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menetra® will be measured Group 1 versus Group 2 in India Group 3 versus Group 4 in the RSA Group 1 + Group 3 versus Group 2 + Group 4
Time frame: Baseline; Before and 30 days after each vaccination
GMTR of Ab against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W when MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menactra vaccine when administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
Ab titers after vaccination with MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menetra® will be measured Group 1 versus Group 2 in India Group 3 versus Group 4 in the RSA Group 1 + Group 3 versus Group 2 + Group 4
Time frame: Baseline; Before and 30 days after each vaccination
Percentage of participants with anti-meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W Ab titers met the predefined criteria when MenACYW conjugate vaccine administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccine in infants 6 weeks to 15 months of age
Ab titers against meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W will be measured * hSBA titer ≥ 1:4 and ≥ 1:8 * hSBA titer ≥ 4-fold rise from pre-vaccination to post-vaccination * hSBA vaccine seroresponse
Time frame: Baseline; 30 days after primary series of vaccination; Before and 30 days after booster vaccination
Percentage of participants with anti-meningococcal serogroups A, C, Y, and W Ab titers met the predefined criteria when MenACYW conjugate vaccine administered concomitantly with other age-recommended vaccine in infants and toddlers 6 to 16 months of age
Ab titers after vaccination with MenACYW conjugate vaccine or Menetra® will be measured * hSBA titer ≥ 1:4 and ≥ 1:8 * hSBA titer ≥ 4-fold rise from pre-vaccination to post-vaccination * hSBA vaccine seroresponse
Time frame: Baseline; Before and 30 days after each vaccination
GMCs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations will be measured: \- Anti-pertussis Ab concentrations (pertussis toxin \[PT\], filamentous hemagglutinin \[FHA\]), fimbriae types 2, 3 \[FIM\], and pertactin \[PRN\])
Time frame: Baseline
GMCR of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations will be measured: \- Anti-pertussis Ab concentrations (pertussis toxin \[PT\], filamentous hemagglutinin \[FHA\], fimbriae types 2, 3 \[FIM\], and pertactin \[PRN\])
Time frame: Baseline
GMCs/GMTs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * against the antigens of DTwP-HepB-Hib/DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB * against the antigens of PCV13 * against the antigens of RV (serum RV immunoglobulin \[Ig\]A) * against the antigens of measles, mumps and rubella * against the antigens of varicella vaccine
Time frame: -30 days after:-Dose3 of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV/DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB;-1ry series of PCV13;-measles,mumps & rubella: Dose1 in RSA;Dose2 in India;-1st dose of varicella vaccine -30 days at least after booster dose of PCV13 -Before & 30 days after 1ry series of RV
GMCRs/GMTRs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * against the antigens of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV/DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB * against the antigens of PCV13 * against the antigens of RV (serum RV immunoglobulin \[Ig\]A) * against the antigens of measles, mumps and rubella * against the antigens of varicella vaccine
Time frame: -30days after:-1ry series of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV/DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB;-1ry series of PCV13;-measles,mumps & rubella:Dose1 in RSA;Dose2 in India;-1st dose of varicella vaccine -30days at least after booster dose of PCV13 -Before&30 days after 1ry series of RV
Percentage of participants with Ab concentrations/titers met the predefined criteria in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * Anti-tetanus Ab ≥ 0.01 International Units (IU)/milliliter (mL), ≥ 0.1 IU/mL and \> 1.0 IU/mL * Anti-diphtheria Ab ≥ 0.01 IU/mL, ≥ 0.1 IU/mL and \> 1.0 IU/mL * Anti-polyribosyl-ribitol phosphate (PRP) Ab ≥ 0.15 micrograms (μg)/mL and ≥ 1.0 μg/mL * Pertussis vaccine seroresponse for anti-PT, and anti-PT, anti-FHA, anti-FIM, and anti-PRN * Anti-hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) Ab ≥ 10 mIU/mL and ≥ 100 mIU/mL * Anti-poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 Ab titers ≥ 1:8 * Anti-pneumococcal Ab ≥ 0.35 μg/mL and ≥ 1.0 μg/mL
Time frame: - 30 days after dose 3 of DTwP-HepB-Hib/DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB - 30 days after primary series of PCV13 and 30 days after the booster dose of PCV13
Percentage of participants with Ab concentrations/titers met the predefined criteria in infants and toddlers 6 weeks to 15 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * Anti-RV seroresponse * Anti-measles Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 255 mIU/mL) * Anti-mumps Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 10 Mumps antibody units/mL) * Anti-rubella Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 10 IU/mL) * Anti-varicella Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 5gpELISA unit/mL)
Time frame: 30 days after: - Primary series of RV - Dose 1 of measles, mumps and rubella in RSA - Dose 2 of measles, mumps and rubella in India - first dose of varicella vaccine
GMCs/GMTs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations will be measured: * against the antigens of varicella * against the antigens of PCV13 * against the antigens of measles, mumps and rubella * against the antigens of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
Time frame: 30 days after: - first dose of varicella vaccine - the booster dose of PCV13 - Dose 1 of measles, mumps and rubella in RSA - Dose 2 of measles, mumps and rubella in India - after booster dose of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
GMCRs/GMTRs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * against the antigen of varicella * against the antigens of PCV13 * against the antigens of measles, mumps and rubella * against the antigens of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
Time frame: 30 days after: - first dose of varicella vaccine - the booster dose of PCV13 - Dose 1 of measles, mumps and rubella in RSA - Dose 2 of measles, mumps and rubella in India - after booster dose of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
Percentage of participants with Ab concentrations/titers met the predefined criteria in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * anti-pneumococcal Ab concentrations ≥ 0.35 μg/mL and ≥ 1.0 μg/mL * anti-measles Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 255 mIU/mL) * anti-mumps Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 10 Mumps antibody units/mL) * anti-rubella Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 10 IU/mL) * anti-varicella Ab concentrations (serostatus cutoff: 5gpELISA unit/mL)
Time frame: 30 days after: - the booster dose of PCV13 - Dose 1 of measles, mumps and rubella in RSA - Dose 2 of measles, mumps and rubella in India - first dose of varicella vaccine
GMCs of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations will be measured: \- Anti-pertussis Ab concentrations (pertussis toxin \[PT\], filamentous hemagglutinin \[FHA\], fimbriae types 2, 3 \[FIM\], and pertactin \[PRN\])
Time frame: Pre-booster dose vaccination of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
GMCR of Ab against the antigens of age-recommended vaccines in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations will be measured: \- Anti-pertussis Ab concentrations (pertussis toxin \[PT\], filamentous hemagglutinin \[FHA\], fimbriae types 2, 3 \[FIM\], and pertactin \[PRN\])
Time frame: Pre-booster dose vaccination of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
Percentage of participants with Ab concentrations/titers met the predefined criteria in infants and toddlers 6 months to 16 months of age
The following Ab concentrations/titers will be measured: * anti-tetanus Ab concentrations ≥ 0.01 IU/mL, ≥ 0.1 IU/mL and ≥ 1.0 IU/mL * anti-diphtheria Ab concentrations ≥ 0.01 IU/mL, and ≥ 0.1 IU/mL * anti-PRP Ab concentrations ≥ 0.15 µg)/mL and ≥ 1.0 μg/mL * pertussis vaccine seroresponse for anti-PT, anti-FHA, anti-FIM, and anti-PRN * anti-HBsAg Ab concentrations ≥ 10 mIU/mL and ≥ 100 mIU/mL * anti-poliovirus types 1, 2, and 3 Ab titers ≥ 1:8
Time frame: 30 days after booster dose of DTwP-HepB-Hib-IPV
Number of participants reporting immediate adverse events (AEs)
Unsolicited (spontaneously reported) systemic AEs
Time frame: Within 30 minutes post-vaccination
Percentage of participants reporting solicited injection site and systemic reactions
Solicited injection site reactions: \- tenderness, erythema, swelling Solicited systemic reactions: \- fever, vomiting, crying abnormal, drowsiness, appetite lost, irritability
Time frame: Within 7 days post-vaccination
Number of participants reporting unsolicited AEs
Unsolicited AEs
Time frame: Up to Day 31 post-vaccination
Number of participants reporting serious adverse events (SAEs)
SAEs
Time frame: From Day 1 to Month 18
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