The present invention relates to an immunogenic
polysaccharide-
protein conjugate comprising a capsular
polysaccharide (CP) from
Streptococcus agalactiae (commonly known as group B
streptococcus (GBS)) and a
carrier protein, wherein the CP is selected from the group consisting of serotypes Ia, Ib, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX, and wherein the
sialic acid level of the CP is higher than about 60%. The present invention also relates to methods of making the conjugate and immunogenic compositions comprising the conjugate. The present invention also relates to an immunogenic composition comprising a
polysaccharide-
protein conjugate, wherein the conjugate comprises CP from GBS
serotype IV and at least one additional
serotype. The present invention further relates to methods of using the compositions disclosed herein to induce an immune response against GBS in a subject and / or to reduce or prevent invasive GBS
disease in a subject. The antibodies generated can be used for the treatment or prevention of GBS infection by
passive immunotherapy.