UNSPSC 51201604: Diphteria vaccine

This classification denotes a vaccine for a localized infection of mucous membranes or skin caused by toxigenic strains of corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane at the site of infection. diphtheria toxin, produced by C. diphtheriae, can cause myocarditis, polyneuritis, and other systemic toxic effects.

UNSPSC 51201604 Diphtheria vaccine is a Commodity code that classifies immunization products procured by state and local health departments. However, the sole recent state and local solicitation tagged to this code—a July 2026 Mississippi State Department of Health notice—concerns Yellow Fever Vaccine, not diphtheria vaccine, indicating a potential mismatch between the code assignment and the work actually being transacted. The code does not show relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal scope of diphtheria immunization.

The Mississippi State Department of Health posted a sole source procurement notice (1301-27-R-RFIN-00001) on July 13, 2026, with an objection deadline of August 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST for Yellow Fever Vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. The notice invites written objections to the sole source designation, with submissions directed to Cynthia Brasher at the Mississippi State Department of Health Purchasing Department. The notice does not specify quantity, contract term, estimated value, or pricing. If substantiated objections demonstrate alternative sources exist, the department will conduct a competitive bid or selection process; if no alternative source is found, the department will appeal to the Public Procurement Review Board.