Hemophilus influenzae b vaccine

vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), a bacterium that can infect the outer lining of the brain, causing meningitis

Description
Hib is transmitted from person to person through mucus droplets that are spread by coughing or sneezing. Invasive Hib disease occurs most often at three months to three years of age, peaking at six to seven months of age. The disease is uncommon after the age of five. The Hib vaccine is available as: Vaccination is recommended at any age for splenectomized patients or 3–4 weeks before splenectomy
 * 1) Hib (alone)
 * 2) Hib in combination with DTaP (Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis) vaccine
 * 3) Hib in combination with recombinant hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine.