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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): the green book, chapter 16

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 3 June 2025 — See all updates

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): the green book, chapter 16

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Haemophilus influenzae type b can cause serious invasive disease, especially in young children. Invasive disease is usually caused by encapsulated strains of the organism.

Published 20 March 2013

Last updated 3 June 2025 + show all updates

1. 3 June 2025

   Updated with the routine childhood schedule change of a new 18-month hexavalent dose.

2. 19 April 2013

   Updated Body text to include a link to National Archives (Green Book update patches) and a link to NHS Choices.

3. 28 March 2013

   Corrected attachment title (added type 'b')

4. 20 March 2013

   First published.