Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)

The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/haemophilus-influenzae-type-b.php Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine prevents meningitis (an infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord), pneumonia (lung infection), epiglottitis (a severe throat infection), and other serious infections caused by a type of bacteria called […]

Flu (Influenza) Vaccine

The following content is from http://www.acvip.org by IAP Advisory Committee on Vaccines & Immunization Practices.Original Article – http://acvip.org/parents/columns/flu.php What is the flu? The flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu viruses infect the nose, throat and lungs. Flu spreads easily and can cause serious problems, especially for very young children, older people, […]

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Conjugate Vaccine

What Is Hib? Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria (Hib) were the leading cause of meningitis in children younger than five years old until the Hib vaccine became available. Hib Immunization Schedule The Hib vaccine is given by injection at ages: 2 months 4 months 6 months (however, some of the Hib vaccines don’t require a […]