What Is Hib Disease? Haemophilus influenzae type B, or Hib, is a
bacteria that can cause infections. It usually occurs children
under five years old. Hib can lead to: People can carry Hib
bacteria and not know it. These germs can spread from person to
person. They usually spread through droplets from an infected
person. Sickness will probably not occur when the germs stay in
the nose and throat. They can cause serious problems when they
spread into the lungs or the bloodstream. Before the vaccine,
severe Hib disease affected about 20,000 US children under age
five. - Stiff neck - Other symptoms, depending on the part of
the body affected What Is the Hib Vaccine? The Hib vaccine is
made from inactive parts of the bacteria. It is injected into
the muscle. Who Should Get Vaccinated and When? In general,
children should get doses at: - 2 months - 4 months - 6 months -
12-15 months In some cases, your child may only need three
doses. This depends on which brand the doctor uses. If a dose is
missed, talk to the doc