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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
Haemophilus influenzae
type b (Hib)
is a severe bacterial infection which occurs mostly in infants and children under 5.
Since the introduction of
Hib-containing vaccines
, rates of Hib disease have dropped dramatically.
In 2007, there were only 4 cases of Hib in BC.
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A Parent Story About Hib Meningitis
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Last Updated: January 12, 2010
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