â¢ Peptides are short linear chains of amino acids, whereas proteins are very long chains of amino acids. â¢ Several amino acids are linked together to form a peptide by peptide bonds, while several peptides are linked together to form protein molecules.
Mechanism of Action. Hiberix is a non-infectious vaccine used to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection in children. The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.
7.2 Concomitant Vaccine Administration In clinical studies, a booster dose of HIBERIX was administered concomitantly with 1 of the following vaccines: DTaP, DTaP-IPV, DTaP-HBV-IPV, or DTaP-HBV (GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, not licensed in the US).