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

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

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20 March 2013
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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): the green book,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.

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Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 317 JuneMarch 20252026 + show all updates

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

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Update history

2026-03-17 10:31
Updated to include the latest epidemiological data and align with current guidance on vaccination for case contacts and in outbreak scenarios.

2025-06-03 15:13
Updated with the routine childhood schedule change of a new 18-month hexavalent dose.