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What does the Hib vaccine protect against?

The Hib vaccine protects children and adults from Hib disease. The DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine protects babies ages 2 through 18 months from Hib disease, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, and polio.

Is Hib vaccine necessary?

CDC recommends Hib vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old. Older children and adults usually do not need a Hib vaccine, unless they have certain medical conditions.

Is the Hib vaccine the same as hepatitis B?

Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine is a combination immunizing agent that is used to prevent infection caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria and hepatitis B virus. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.

How many Hib shots are needed?

Three doses or four doses, depending on the brand of the Hib vaccine, are recommended for children by doctors as the best way to protect against Hib disease.

Is the Hib vaccine a flu shot?

The Hib vaccine protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Despite its name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). The Hib vaccine is usually combined with other vaccines so that you or your child can get protection against several diseases with fewer shots.

Why is Hib vaccine recommended?

The vaccine provides long-term protection from Haemophilus influenzae type b. Those who are immunized have protection against Hib meningitis; pneumonia; pericarditis (an infection of the membrane covering the heart); and infections of the blood, bones, and joints caused by the bacteria.

Has anyone died from Hib vaccine?

Results: VAERS received 29,747 reports after Hib vaccines; 5,179 (17\%) were serious, including 896 reports of deaths. Median age was 6 months (range 0-1022 months). Sudden infant death syndrome was the stated cause of death in 384 (51\%) of 749 death reports with autopsy/death certificate records.

Is the Hib vaccine the same as a flu shot?

When is Hib vaccine given?

Infants will usually get their first dose of Hib vaccine at 2 months of age and will usually complete the series at 12–15 months of age. Children between 12 months and 5 years of age who have not previously been completely vaccinated against Hib may need 1 or more doses of Hib vaccine.

How long does the Hib vaccine last?

6 months (however, some of the Hib vaccines do not require a dose at 6 months) a booster dose at 12–15 months.

How effective is the Hib vaccine?

Hib conjugate vaccines are highly effective in producing immunity to Hib bacteria. More than 95\% of infants develop protective antibody levels after receiving a primary series of 2 or 3 doses.

How long has the Hib vaccine been around?

A pure polysaccharide vaccine was licensed for use in the United States in 1985 and was used until 1988. The first Hib conjugate vaccine was licensed in 1987.