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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): revised recommendations for the prevention of secondary cases

These guidelines on prevention of secondary disease have been developed following a review of the epidemiology of invasive Hib disease.

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Revised recommendations for the prevention of secondary Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease

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Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (Hib) can cause severe life-threatening disease in healthy individuals and is a major global cause of childhood meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottitis, septicaemia, cellulitis, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.

Published 22 August 2013