Title:
Factsheet: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) |
Published:
Reproduced by the HPA, April 2003, on behalf of the Department
of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) with permission
from the Department of Health. |
Description:
This factsheet provides referenced information on Hib, a disease
caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b bacteria. It
describes the vaccine that protects against Hib and is
given
to children with their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTwP)
vaccine at 2,3 and 4 months of age. Written in a question
and
answer format and with a glossary explaining the technical
medical terms, it is designed to provide concise yet comprehensive
information
on this serious disease. |
Format:
A4, 12 pages, booklet. |
Other
formats:
Also available in PDF format. Click here
(224kb) |
Target
group:
Health professionals only. |
Additional
Information:
Additional information on the Hib booster
is available from the DHSSPS website on www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/publichealth
|
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