H. influenzae (including Hib) are bacteria that can cause severe infections, primarily in children younger than 5 years old. Homepage for CDC's information on Haemophilus influenzae infections.

2024年3月1日 · There are 6 types of H. influenzae. They are named a through f. The one that most people are familiar with is H. influenzae type b or Hib. People spread H. influenzae to others by coughing or sneezing, which creates small respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. Other people can get infected if they breathe in those droplets.

2024年6月26日 · CDC recommends Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old in the United States. Hib vaccines are the best protection against serious Hib infections. Side effects are uncommon for Hib vaccination.

The Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine, also known as Hib vaccine, is a vaccine used to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. [2] [3] In countries that include it as a routine vaccine, rates of severe Hib infections have decreased more than 90%. [2]

2022年5月26日 · The most common type of H. influenzae is Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Most often, Hib affects children younger than 5 years of age and adults over 65 years of age. It can also affect people who have weakened immune systems (are immunocompromised), such as those with: Sickle cell disease.

2022年12月15日 · Despite its name, the bacterium called Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, does not cause the flu. It does, however, cause Hib disease, a serious health threat to children, especially...

2021年4月29日 · Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) Hib disease used to be more common in the United States — about 20,000 children got serious Hib infections every year. Thanks to the vaccine, serious cases of Hib disease have dropped by more than 99% since 1991.

2017年3月16日 · Haemophilus influenza are bacteria commonly found in the upper respiratory tract, which are transmitted by droplets from people who are infected (but not necessarily symptomatic) to those who are susceptible. The time between infection with Hib and the appearance of symptoms is 2 to 10 days.

2022年11月9日 · Haemophilus influenzae type b (or Hib) is a vaccine-preventable disease that can cause ear infections, pneumonia, and bacterial meningitis, especially in young children. Learn more.

2024年12月19日 · Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) Hib disease is caused by a type of bacteria that can lead to serious infections in different parts of the body, like the brain and lungs. Hib disease mostly affects kids younger than 5 years old.