Hib vaccination (protective vaccination against the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium) is the most important and effective preventive measure against Haemophilus influenzae type b.
To prevent Haemophilus influenzae infection, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- Droplet infection
- Contact infection
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Post-exposure prophylaxis is the provision of medication to prevent disease in individuals who are not protected against a particular disease by vaccination but have been exposed to it. For more information, see “Drug therapy.”
