Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Vaccine (Given at Two Months)

The Hib vaccination protects your kid from Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium (Hib) sickness, which is most common in children under the age of five, and notably in babies aged four to twelve months. Hib bacteria, which are typically present in the nose and throat, can be spread from person to person. Hib can cause dangerous illnesses such as meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, pneumonia, swelling in the throat that makes breathing difficult, and various infections of the blood, joints, and bones if the germs move to the lungs or circulation.

Individual doses of Hib vaccine are given at 2, 4, and 6 months, as well as between 12 and 15 months. Depending on the brand of vaccine given by your doctor, the 6-month dosage may be optional.

If your kid misses a dose, make sure he or she gets the next one as quickly as possible. It's critical to follow to the schedule since Hib infections are most common between the ages of 6 and 12 months when babies get vaccinated for them. The Hib vaccination is safe to use in conjunction with other immunizations.