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Hib - The vaccine
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What is Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine?
Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine prevents meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottitis, and other serious infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria. The vaccine will not protect against these conditions if they are caused by other agents.
Hib vaccine is available in two forms, liquid or freeze-dried. Each is available as monovalent vaccine or in combination with other vaccines. Many countries give Hib combined with DTP and HepB vaccines (DTP-HepB+Hib) (see Section 10 of this Module).
How safe is Hib vaccine and what are its potential side-effects?
Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine is very safe. There are no known serious reactions to the vaccine.
Mild reactions include:
- Soreness: About 5% to 15% of those who receive Hib vaccine develop redness, swelling, or mild pain at the site of the injection.
- Fever: A short time after immunization, between 2% and 10% of people may develop a mild ever.
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