- Haemophilus influenzae Disease | H. influenzae | CDC
H influenzae (including Hib) are bacteria that can cause severe infections, primarily in children younger than 5 years old Homepage for CDC's information on Haemophilus influenzae infections
- Hib Vaccine Recommendations | H. influenzae | CDC
The following summarizes CDC's current age-based Hib vaccine recommendations Access the official, full text of CDC's current and historical Hib vaccine recommendations: Hib-only vaccines and Pentacel® Vaxelis™
- Hib (H. influenzae Type B) Vaccine Schedule and Side Effects - WebMD
Despite its name, the bacterium called Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, does not cause the flu It does, however, cause Hib disease, a serious health threat to children, especially those
- Haemophilus Influenzae: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Haemophilus influenzae (H influenzae) is a type of bacteria that can cause several different kinds of infections These bacterial infections can range from mild, such as ear infections, to severe, such as bloodstream infections The infections typically affect children younger than 5 years old
- Hib Vaccination | H. influenzae | CDC
Haemophilus influenzae bacteria, including Hib, can cause serious illness and death in babies and children younger than 5 years old Hib vaccines help protect against Hib disease
- Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) - HHS. gov
In infants and young children, Hib disease can be very serious It can cause infections in different parts of the body — including the brain and lungs These infections can lead to serious complications, and can even be deadly The Hib vaccine is the best way to protect your child from Hib disease
- Clinical Overview of Haemophilus influenzae Disease
Haemophilus influenzae can cause infections ranging from minor to serious, even deadly Chemoprophylaxis and vaccination are recommended to prevent one type of H influenzae disease — type b or Hib While other types of H influenzae disease are uncommon, they've been increasing in recent years
- How Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Affects the Body - Verywell Health
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a disease that can cause complications, including meningitis, pneumonia, or a bloodstream infection Hib is particularly dangerous for young children Symptoms depend on the area of the body affected, but can include fever, body aches, stiff neck, or difficulty breathing
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