| vaccination, haemophilus influenzae type b | See vaccination, hib. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Haemophilus influenzae | <bacteria> Bacterium sometimes associated with influenza virus infections, causes pneumonia and meningitis. (18 Nov 1997) |
| haemophilus influenzae type b | The majority of type b isolates are from biotype I. The organism can cause life-threatening meningitis, primarily in children 6-12 months of age. Children with underlying disease or immunodeficiency are also at high risk for infection. A vaccine is available and recommended for children under 5 years of age. (12 Dec 1998) |
| haemophilus influenzae type b immunization | See HIB immunization, (12 Dec 1998) |
| Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine | A conjugate of oligosaccharides of the capsular antigen of H. Influenzae type B and diphtheria CRM protein. (05 Mar 2000) |
| immunization, haemophilus influenzae type b | See immunization, hib. (12 Dec 1998) |