haemophilus b conjugate vaccine (Intramuscular route) hee-MOF-i-
lus B KON-joo-gate VAX-een Commonly used brand name(s) In the
U.S. Available Dosage Forms: - Powder for Solution - Powder for
Suspension Therapeutic Class: Vaccine Uses For haemophilus b
conjugate vaccine Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is an active
immunizing agent that is used to prevent infection caused by the
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria. The vaccine works
by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies)
against the disease. Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine is prepared
by adding a diphtheria, meningococcal, or tetanus-related
substance to the process. However, this vaccine does not take
the place of the regular vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, or
meningococcus that children and adults should receive. All of
the haemophilus b conjugate vaccines work the same way, but they
may be given at different ages or using a different schedule.
Infections with Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) bacteria can
cause life-threate