Meningitis - H. influenzae

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Meningitis - H. influenzae

For protection of the general public (infant and early childhood):

• Several types of Hib vaccine are available for children that are at least 2 months old.
• Hib immunizations for infants and children are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institutes of Health, and many other health agencies.

• It is recommended that all family contacts of individuals with this type of meningitis who are not immunized begin chemoprophylaxis (drug therapy for prevention) as soon as possible.
• Ask your health care provider about this treatment during the initial diagnostic visit.

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