Hib Vaccine
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine protects
against Hib disease.
Children should get Hib vaccine at age:
- 2 months.
- 4 months.
- 6 months. (Depending on what brand of Hib vaccine is used, your child
might not need the dose at age 6 months. Your doctor or nurse will tell you
if this dose is needed.)
- 12-15 months.
If you miss a dose or get behind schedule, get the next dose as soon as you
can. There is no need to start the series over. Hib vaccine may be given at the same time
as other vaccines.
Most people over age 5 years do not need Hib vaccine. However, talk to
you doctor or nurse about getting the vaccine if:
- You have sickle cell anemia.
- Your immune system is weakened because of HIV/AIDS or other diseases
that affect the immune system.
- You have undergone treatment with drugs such as long-term steroids.
- You have undergone cancer treatment with X-rays or drugs.
- You have had a bone marrow or organ transplant.
- You have a damaged spleen or have had your spleen removed.
Washington State is currently supplying:
- Sanofi Pasteur
Hib vaccine, brand name, ActHib. The vaccine is currently in shortage and
availability is subject to monthly allocations from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Monthly allocations are limited to the estimated
need to complete 3 doses of the series. Deliveries have stabilized, but may be
subject to delay depending on vaccine shipments by the manufacturer.
Immunization Guidelines
for the Use of State Supplied Vaccine (PDF, 84 KB)
(09/15/08)
Vaccine Management - Recommendation for Storage and Handling of
Vaccines
Vaccine Information Statements:
External Resources:
Last Update:
09/16/2008 02:42 PM
