Haemophilus Influenzae type b

Severe bacterial disease affecting the respiratory tract and central nervous system.

Transmission

Through respiratory droplets or close contact with an infected person.

Symptoms

Fever, sore throat, stiff neck, breathing difficulties.

Risks

Meningitis, epiglottitis, septicemia, death.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

Infantrix DTPa-IPV+Hib
Pedvax
Pentacoq
Pentavac
ProHibit
Prohibit DTP
Tetramune
Vaxelis