Serious Hæmophilus influenzæ type B (Hib) infections

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Signs and symptoms

Epiglottitis (serious swelling in the throat)
Pneumonia
Meningitis

Possible complications

Deafness (becoming deaf)
Mental retardation
Death (5% of meningitis cases)

Available vaccines

Refer to the regular vaccination schedule.

Last update: October 22, 2015

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