Haemophilus influenzae Disease | H. influenzae | CDC 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
Haemophilus Influenzae: Symptoms, Causes Treatment Haemophilus influenzae (H influenzae) is a type of bacteria that can cause several different kinds of infections These bacterial infections can range from mild, such as ear infections, to severe, such as bloodstream infections The infections typically affect children younger than 5 years old
Hib (H. influenzae Type B) Vaccine Schedule and Side Effects 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 those
How Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Affects the Body Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a disease that can cause complications, including meningitis, pneumonia, or a bloodstream infection Hib is particularly dangerous for young children Symptoms depend on the area of the body affected, but can include fever, body aches, stiff neck, or difficulty breathing
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) 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
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) - HHS. gov In infants and young children, Hib disease can be very serious It can cause infections in different parts of the body — including the brain and lungs These infections can lead to serious complications, and can even be deadly The Hib vaccine is the best way to protect your child from Hib disease
Hib Vaccine Recommendations | H. influenzae | CDC The following summarizes CDC's current age-based Hib vaccine recommendations Access the official, full text of CDC's current and historical Hib vaccine recommendations: Hib-only vaccines and Pentacel® Vaxelis™