Haemophilus influenzae, Type b (Hib)

Until recently, Hib was one of the most important causes of bacterial infection in young children. Hib may cause a variety of diseases such as meningitis (inflammation of the coverings of the spinal column and brain), blood stream infections, pneumonia, arthritis and infections of other parts of the body.

Due to widespread use of Hib vaccine in children, few cases are now reported each year.

• Hib Basics
  What you need to know about Hib.
• Hib Vaccine
  Find out why kids need the Hib vaccine and when they should get it.
• For Health Professionals
  Required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and other clinical information.
• Haemophilus Influenzae (type b & non-type b) Statistics