Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

[Zipporah Schumaker]

The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine helps protect against bacterial infections due to Hib, such as pneumonia and meningitis. These infections may be serious in children. Use of the vaccine has decreased the incidence of serious Hib infections in children by 99%. These infections are uncommon in adults with a healthy immune system and a functioning spleen.
Different formulations of the vaccine are available.
For more information, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention