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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib):
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Key Points and Vaccine summary
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Table of contents for Hib
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Key Points
- Hib’s victims are mainly children younger than five years old.
- Hib bacteria are commonly present in the nose and throat. The bacteria are transmitted from person to person in droplets through sneezing, coughing.
- Infected children may carry Hib bacteria without showing any signs or symptoms of the disease, which may kill up to 5% to 10% of infected children. Others suffer permanent disabilities.
- Hib disease can cause pneumonia and meningitis.
- Hib disease can be treated with antibiotics.
- Hib disease can be prevented with vaccine given early in infancy.
Vaccine summary
- Type of vaccine: Conjugate
- Number of doses: two or three doses (depending on manufacturer)
- Schedule: 6, 10, 14 weeks of age for three doses schedule (depending on manufacturer)
- Booster: None
- Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to previous dose
- Adverse reactions: Mild local reaction
- Special precautions: None
- Dosage: 0.5ml
- Injection site: Outer mid-thigh for infants. Outer upper arm for older children
- Injection type: Intramuscular
- Storage: Store between 2°C–8°C
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