"Make sure your child gets all doses of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine for protection against Hib disease. Hib bacteria can cause serious infections like meningitis (an infection of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord).
Vaccines prevent infections caused by bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae, specifically type b or Hib. CDC recommends Hib vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old. Hib vaccines protect young children when they are at highest risk of getting Hib disease and having serious complications.
There are two types of Hib vaccine for children. With one vaccine, your child gets doses at 2, 4, and 6 months old. With the other vaccine, your child gets doses at 2 and 4 months old. With both vaccines, children need one booster shot when they are 12 through 15 months old.
Call your child’s doctor if you have questions and to make sure your child received all of the recommended doses..."
Hib disease
Hib disease
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