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How the Hib Vaccination Works

Well over half of all purulent childhood meningitis was caused by the disease. Before 1990, one in 500 children became infected with the pathogen. After that, vaccination against Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) was introduced with great success: Infection numbers dropped to about 100 each year. According to information from the Robert Koch Institute, Hib … How the Hib Vaccination Works

Hib: Life-threatening for Young Children

It starts with a febrile infection in the nose and throat. But within hours or a few days, a high fever can develop. The infection can cause sinusitis, pneumonia, even meningitis or laryngitis. The round rod bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b is the trigger. Hib: infants and young children affected Despite the name influenza, however, … Hib: Life-threatening for Young Children