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

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

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 17 March 2026
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  1. 17 March 2026

     Updated to include the latest epidemiological data and align with current guidance on vaccination for case contacts and in outbreak scenarios.

  2. 3 June 2025

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

  3. 19 April 2013

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

  4. 28 March 2013

     Corrected attachment title (added type 'b')

  5. 20 March 2013

     First published.

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

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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.