A vaccine program vanquishes a type of childhood meningitis Mar 15, 2008
The vaccine, known as Hib, protects against haemophilus influenzae type B, a bacterium that can inflame the lining of the brain or cause pneumonia. Each year, it kills 386,000 children globally. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
As I See It: New vaccine injury’ hype poses a real health hazard Mar 15, 2008
Except for pertussis, diphtheria and tetanus, and a couple of bacterial infections (Haemophilus influenzae and pneumococcus) which can cause life-threatening diseases in infants, the risk of exposure to other vaccine. preventable diseases is extremely rare among American children. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bacteria Use 'Invisibility Cloak' To Hide Feb 24, 2008
It is an invisibility cloak which means that bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae, a common cause of ear infections in children, can move about the body without the risk of being attacked by the immune system ... Blood agar plate culture of Haemophilus influenzae. (Science Daily)
Bus driver hospitalized with infection Feb 8, 2008
Bus driver hospitalized with infection FROM STAFF REPORTS 02/08/2008 DINWIDDIE No children were at risk of infection from a confirmed case of Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib) contracted by a Southside Elementary School bus driver. On Tuesday, the state Department of Health told Dinwiddie County Public Schools that a bus driver being treated at Southside Regional Medical Center had the infection. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Show may spread false message about vaccines Feb 8, 2008
Another severe vaccine-preventable disease among young children is Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Before vaccine was introduced, this pathogen was the leading cause of meningitis and other severe invasive infections among children; now cases of invasive Hib disease have virtually disappeared. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Report: Adults shunning vaccines Jan 29, 2008
Some Vaccine-Preventable Adult Diseases Diphtheria Haemophilus influenzae type b Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Human Papillomavirus Influenza (flu) Measles Meningococcal Mumps. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Page 1 of 1. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Infant vaccine against meningitis shows promise Jan 9, 2008
Meningitis cases in children under 2 fell from about 20,000 a year to roughly 1,500 after the introduction of a vaccine against the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, in 1990. Prevnar, a vaccine approved in 2000 that targets the meningitis-causing pneumococcus bacteria, has further reduced illness from the disease, Harrison says. (USA Today)
State asks delay in Hib vaccine booster shots Dec 25, 2007
The order from the Department of Public Health, issued last week, is designed to ensure that there is enough vaccine to provide infants with a basic level of protection against Haemophilus influenzae Type B, a potentially lethal bacterial infection known more commonly by its medical shorthand, Hib. "We don't want some children in parts of the country not to get the primary series" of Hib vaccinations, said Dr. Alfred DeMaria, the state's director of communicable disease control. (Boston Globe)
Parents Should Postpone Child Vaccine Booster Dec 22, 2007
THURSDAY, Dec. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Last week's recall of vaccines against Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) by drug maker Merck has triggered a shortage of the shots, and that's led the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend that parents delay getting their children the standard type B (Hib) vaccine booster. H. influenzae is a group of bacteria that may cause different types of infections in infants and children. (MEDLINEplus)
New Gene Prediction Method Capitalizes On Multiple Genomes Dec 21, 2007
3, 2005) It's hard to believe it was just ten years ago that scientists reported the first complete genome sequence of an organism, the bacterial pathogen Haemophilus influenzae. The list has grown. (Science Daily)
Doctors should defer booster shots of vaccine-CDC Dec 20, 2007
Merck (MRK.N: , , ) recalled its vaccine against Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b) after quality-control checks found production equipment may not have been properly sterilized. Hib disease used to be the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children less than 5 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Reuters)
BRHD received 100 Hib vaccine doses, but none were used Dec 15, 2007
The recall was actually for the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type-B) vaccine ... Of the 2,000 doses of Haemophilus influenzae type-B vaccine recalled in Utah this week, 100 doses were sent to the Bear River Health Department, although none were distributed ... The Hib vaccine prevents meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottis, and other serious infections caused by a type of bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae type-B. The vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 years of age in the U.S., and is... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Hib vaccine shortage poses no serious threat, officials say Dec 14, 2007
The vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae Type B, known as Hib. Most children are not harmed by it, but on rare occasions it can invade the lining of the brain, the bloodstream, or the lungs - causing meningitis, sepsis, or pneumonia, possibly leading to brain damage or death. (Boston Globe)
Full Story >> Dec 14, 2007
The Bladen County Health Department pulled 20 doses of the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine from its inventory on Thursday after a voluntary recall of the vaccine. The recall involved 10 lots of the Hib vaccine and two lots of a combination Hib and Hepatitis B vaccine. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Merck recalls 1.2 mln doses of children's vaccines Dec 13, 2007
The vaccines protect against Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type b), which used to be the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children less than 5 years old, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Merck said it recalled 11 lots of PedvaxHIB vaccine and two lots of its Comvax vaccine due to lack of assurance of product sterility. (Scientific American)
Common Infant Vaccine Recalled Dec 13, 2007
The company voluntarily recalled two lots of the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine. Haemophilus influenzae is a group of bacteria that may cause different types of infections in infants and children ... Gerberding noted that Haemophilus influenzae type B is a bacteria and has nothing to do with influenza virus. (Forbes)
Aerosol Launches Immune Response In Lungs To Wipe Out Lethal Infections Dec 11, 2007
ALIIS consists of a purified extract of a common bacterium, Haemophilus influenzae, that causes ear and sinus infections in children. The bacterium is essentially broken open, purified and administered as an aerosol. (Science Daily)
African measles deaths fell 91 percent, WHO says Nov 30, 2007
5 billion for a wide range of immunization efforts in 76 poor countries, announced yesterday a plan to give $370 million to countries immunizing against Haemophilus influenzae type b, which causes severe infections including pneumonia and meningitis. But to reach its goal of reducing measles deaths to 75,000 a year by 2010, officials said they must intensify their efforts in South Asia, particularly India and Pakistan. (Boston Globe)
Number Of Cases Of Most Vaccine-preventable Diseases In US At All-time Low Nov 16, 2007
The diseases were diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella (including congenital rubella syndrome), invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), acute hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella (chickenpox), Streptococcus pneumoniae and smallpox. For eight diseases for which a vaccine was licensed or recommended prior to 1980, the comparison of the period before national vaccination recommendations vs. the 2006 number of reported cases shows greater than 99 percent... (Science Daily)
Vaccines cut disease deaths by 99 percent Nov 14, 2007
Sandra Roush of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and colleagues examined the illness and death rates for 13 vaccine-preventable diseases diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), acute hepatitis B, hepatitis A, varicella (chickenpox), Streptococcus pneumoniae and smallpox. Chart. (MSNBC -- Health)
Foss Co.'s eco-technology is health friendly Nov 4, 2007
"Fosshield has also been shown to reduce other kinds of bacteria, including Streptococcus pyogenes (strep), Legionella pneumophila (Legionnaries' disease), Haemophilus influenzae (flu) and tuberculosis (TB). Results indicated a consistent and significant reduction in bacteria after one hour. More extensive evaluation studies are also under way for viruses."Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the threat of germs and mold, and the significant health risk bacteria is causing in our... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tonsil Removal Reduces Harmful Bacteria Oct 26, 2007
Treatment with adenotonsillectomy was associated with reduced levels of three disease-causing microbes at 3 and 12 months: Haemophilus influenzae, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and Staphylococcus aureus. In fact, there was no evidence of the latter two microbes at either point. (MEDLINEplus)
Bacteria in newborn airways may raise asthma risk Oct 11, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Newborns who harbor certain types of bacteria in their throats, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, a common cause of pneumonia, and Haemophilus influenzae, which causes upper respiratory infections, are at increased risk for developing recurrent wheeze or asthma early in life, new research shows. This finding "opens new perspectives for the understanding and prediction of recurrent wheeze and asthma in young children," lead author Dr. Hans Bisgaard, from Copenhagen... (Scientific American)
Early Bacterial Infection May Boost Asthma Risk Oct 11, 2007
Danish researchers found that infants who tested positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis bacteria had more than double the risk of asthma compared to infants who weren't infected. And they had four times the risk of being hospitalized for severe asthma when compared to infants who didn't test positive for these bacteria. (Health-Finder)
Asthma and the Microbial World Oct 11, 2007
In the first half of the past century, it was thought that asthma was precipitated or prolonged by infection and that infection with several bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, had a role in asthma. 1 Some investigators had suggested that bacterial allergy or chronic focal infection could be a cause of asthma. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Airway Bacteria in Neonates and Childhood Asthma Oct 11, 2007
Aspirates from the hypopharyngeal region of asymptomatic 1-month-old infants were cultured for Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Staphylococcus aureus. Wheeze was monitored prospectively on diary cards during the first 5 years of life. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Dr Venters Synthia is not a curtain raiser to artificial life Oct 11, 2007
His TIGR team decoded the genome of Haemophilus influenzae bacterium, the first free-living organism, using his new whole genome shotgun technique. The techniques have been employed by TIGR to sequence over 50 genomes to date. (Merinews)
Scientist 'weeks from creation of artificial life' Oct 7, 2007
He and his team sequenced the first genome of a free-living organism, the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae, in 1995, describing its complete genetic make-up. Helped set up Celera Genomics in 1992, also in Maryland, which attempted to sequence the human genome in a race against publicly funded scientists. (Scotland on Sunday)
State offers a plethora of information Oct 2, 2007
Children going into preschool or childcare should also receive the Hib (haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccination. Students in grades 7-12 are required to get the meningococcal vaccine as are college-bound students. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Benefits of cranberry juice Sep 15, 2007
Cranberry juice can inhibit certain strains of Haemophilus influenzae, a type of bacteria found in the nose and throat of 75% of healthy children and adults. The bacteria can also cause infections, and may be responsible for up to 40% of bacterially-derived middle ear infections. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
U.S. Teens Fall Short on Vaccine Coverage Sep 1, 2007
The diseases are diphtheria; tetanus; pertussis (whooping cough); polio; measles; mumps; rubella (German measles); Haemophilus influenzae type b; hepatitis B; and varicella (chickenpox). Because of the high levels of vaccination, these diseases are present at very low levels in the United States, Wharton said. (MEDLINEplus)
Immunization Rates High For U.S. Kids Aug 31, 2007
Those children got four doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine; three doses of the polio vaccine; one or more doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine; three doses of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine; three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine; and one or more doses of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. The percentage of children aged 19-35 months who got all recommended doses of those six vaccines is similar to the 2005 percentage. (CBS News)
CDC Finds Adolescents Lagging In Immunization Aug 31, 2007
The six recommended vaccines prevent 10 diseases - diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, polio, hepatitis B, and haemophilus influenzae B.. Because of immunization programs, many of those diseases are now rare, Dr. Wharton said, although they were once a "common and frightening part of life.". (MedPage Today)
Mass., Boston top vaccination compliance lists Aug 31, 2007
The CDC-recommended series consists of four doses of vaccines against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis; three doses of polio vaccine; inoculations against measles, mumps and rubella; three doses of a vaccine to prevent haemophilus influenzae type B, or Hib; three doses of hepatitis B vaccine; and one or more doses of vaccines against chickenpox. The immunizations begin with infants and continue through a child's second birthday. (Boston Globe -- Local)
African researchers test new TB vaccine Jul 31, 2007
The researchers will study data from 471 HIV-negative four-month-old babies to determine the level of immune response it triggers at particular dosing levels and how it interacts with other vaccinations, such as those for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), which causes pneumonia and meningitis. South African researchers are also conducting trials with HIV positive adults, as one third of the world's HIV positive population also has TB. "The... (SciDev.net)
Ready for college? Are you sure? Meningitis vaccination recommended before students head to college Jul 8, 2007
Before the 1990s, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis, but new vaccines being given to all children as part of their routine immunizations have reduced the occurrence of invasive disease due to H. influenzae. Today, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the leading causes of bacterial meningitis. (Cadillac News, MI)
Teens should get meningitis shot, U.S. panel says Jun 28, 2007
There is another meningitis vaccine, called MPSV4, that is recommended for certain high-risk children from the ages of 2 through 10 and there are vaccines to prevent meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumonia and Haemophilus influenzae bacteria. There was a shortage of Menactra in 2006, but the company can now make sufficient vaccine, the CDC said. (Scientific American)
Test Case Linking Vaccines and Autism Reaches Federal Court Jun 5, 2007
With the addition of more vaccines -- for Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and hepatitis among others -- to the typical regimen in the 1990s, children were exposed to more and more mercury. "We were set up for disaster," says Cheryl Gaudino of Attleboro, Mass. (Law.com)
UM aims for lead in gene research Apr 6, 2007
Their researchers were the first to sequence the entire genome of a free-living organism, the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae. Venter later founded Celera Genomics, a private biotech company that gained fame in 1998 when Venter declared he planned to sequence the entire human genome - ahead of the publicly funded Human Genome Project. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
New Hope in the Fight Against Meningitis Mar 31, 2007
It would take public health in the meningitis belt to a new level by simultaneously protecting against other major diseases of great importance in Africa, like hepatitis B, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, and another form of meningitis, caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae. Designed expressly for this region, this vaccine would simply replace the current combination vaccine. (allAfrica.com)
GlaxoSmithKline Files Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Mar 30, 2007
EMEA Article 58 to speed availability in Africa's Meningitis Belt, Middle-East and North Africa RIXENSART, Belgium, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GlaxoSmithKline announced today the submission of a regulatory file to European Medicines Agency (EMEA) under Article 58 for the combination vaccine candidate Globorix(TM) (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Neisseria meningitides serogroups A and C) ... Globorix(TM) is intended for use in African... (PR Newswire)
The sting in the needle Mar 29, 2007
Booy says the evidence to date suggests that no new disease-causing strains for meningococcal, pneumococcal or the meningitis-causing Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria - against which Australia has been immunising since 1993 - have arisen to take the place of those knocked out by vaccines. "Over 10 to 15 years we haven't seen replacement," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Vaccines and Their Side Effects Mar 23, 2007
Hepatitis B. Haemophilus influenzae type b Rotavirus Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (DtaP) Pneumococcal Polio Influenza (yearly) Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR combined vaccine). Varicella (chicken pox) Hepatitis A. Meningococcal (bacterial meningitis). (Newsmax)
Fact or fiction: Health myths exposed Mar 16, 2007
Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Myth: Birth defects cannot be prevented. (Cadillac News, MI)
Campbell County schools to hold kindergarten pre-registration April 19 Mar 11, 2007
A certificate, signed by an authorized medical professional, must be submitted verifying adequate immunization as follows: at least three doses of DTP vaccine, three doses of polio vaccine, two doses of measles vaccine, one dose of rubella vaccine, one dose of mumps vaccine, Hepatitis B a minimum of three doses, one dose of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine, two four doses (dependent on age at first dose) of Pneumococcal vaccine, and Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib) vaccine. This vaccine is... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
MMR, chicken pox vaccines work for preemies Mar 5, 2007
For instance, a change in the types of vaccine used in the UK apparently resulted in an increase in Haemophilus influenzae type b infections, like bloodstream infection or meningitis, in children. Children born prematurely appeared to be particularly at risk for this, alluding to potential problems this population may have with responding to vaccines. (EurekAlert!)
Rotavirus vaccine: What you need to know Feb 15, 2007
In the studies, RotaTeq was administered with diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, acellular pertussis (DTaP), inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine, hepatitis B vaccine, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. However, not enough data are available to confirm that RotaTeq does not interfere with childhood vaccines that prevent pertussis when they are given at the same time. (Food Consumer)
Eczema, Wheeze Unrelated to Infants' Vaccine Status Feb 14, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whopping cough), polio virus, tetanus and Haemophilus influenzae type b in the first 6 months of life seems to have little effect on the development of eczema or recurrent wheeze at one year, Dutch researchers report ... A standard vaccination schedule was defined as three diphtheria, pertussis, poliomyelitis, tetanus, or Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccinations in the first 6 months of life, with the first vaccine given... (MEDLINEplus)
Sanofi-aventis 2006: In a Difficult Environment, Another Year of Growth in Adjusted EPS Excluding Selected Items Feb 13, 2007
Pentacel vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). According to the current Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to 23 injections are needed through 18 months of age. (PR Newswire)
Time for child immunizations Jan 29, 2007
For children younger than 5, shots against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) also are required. Would you like to respond to this story. (Mail Tribune, OR)
5-in-1 childhood vaccine endorsed Jan 27, 2007
The vaccine is meant to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio and bacterial infection caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib. Hib disease can cause meningitis, pneumonia and arthritis. (CNN -- Health)
BioVeris Completes Additional Vaccine License Jan 26, 2007
New License Adds Neisseria meningitidis group Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b to Bioveris's Vaccine Candidate Portfolio GAITHERSBURG, Md ... BioVeris received an exclusive, worldwide license to certain patent rights and know-how to use Neisseria meningitidis group Y and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) components in new vaccine candidates for the prevention of invasive disease, including meningitis, sepsis and pneumonia. (PR Newswire)
The god of small things Jan 25, 2007
In 1995 his team published the decoded genetic script for the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae; it was the first time the complete genome of a living organism had been mapped. Later that year, a team led by Fraser published the genome for the parasite Mycoplasma genitalium, a far simpler organism, with only about 500 genes to H.influenzae's 1800. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bacterial Meningitis at Greece High School Jan 24, 2007
Bacterial meningitis is usually caused by one of three types of bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae. There is now a vaccine to prevent the most common mode of infection, Hib. (WOKR13 Rochester)
more » Jan 9, 2007
A recent study found that the immunization rates for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine or the hepatitis B vaccine were the same in children with diabetes as in children without diabetes. Although the incidence of diabetes is increasing throughout the world, the increase has occurred in countries with or without the introduction of new vaccines. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
CLARK COUNTY: Vaccination rate lags Jan 7, 2007
Vaccinations cover recommended dosage levels for diptheria, tetanus, pertusis, polio, measles, haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, and varicella chicken pox. Source: Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
New bill to require California girls to take HPV vaccine Jan 4, 2007
If passed, AB 16 would add the HPV vaccine to California's immunization requirements, which currently includes measles, mumps, polio, tetanus, rubella, whooping cough, diphtheria, hepatitis B, chicken pox and haemophilus influenzae type B. Additionally, AB 16 would be the only required immunization in the state to target a specific gender and the only one aimed at a virus contracted solely by genital contact. While the vaccine now costs approximately $360, Lieber said she has talked to different... (U-Wire.com)
Efficacy of once-daily Avelox for complicated abdominal infections highlighted at ICAAC Sep 30, 2006
AVELOX is approved for use in adult patients (18 years of age and older) for the treatment of: Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis; Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis (ABECB) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus or Moraxella catarrhalis; Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) caused by... (EurekAlert!)
MMR jab take-up increases Sep 29, 2006
Uptake of the jabs for whooping cough (pertussis) and Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib) have changed little over the past decade, remaining about 94 per cent.. Rates for childhood immunisations are similar across the regions, apart from London, where take-up is lower for all vaccinations. (Independent)
New vaccine would target ear, sinus infections Sep 27, 2006
The vaccine will target Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae or NTHi, which is the main remaining cause of ear and sinus infections and bronchitis, now that vaccines exist for various forms of streptococcal bacteria and Haemophilus influenzae B, the previous leading causes. "For ear infections they are the No. 1 cause, for sinus infections they are the No. 1 cause and for bronchitis in adults they are the No. 1 cause, but they do not invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening illness in... (Reuters)
Vaccine to prevent ear, sinus infections? Sep 26, 2006
The vaccine will target Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae or NTHi, which is the main remaining cause of ear and sinus infections and bronchitis, now that vaccines exist for various forms of streptococcal bacteria and Haemophilus influenzae B, the previous leading causes ... Our ultimate goal would be to combine the three ingredients from the Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae vaccine with the streptococcal vaccine, giving a vaccine that would prevent 90 percent of ear infections, sinus... (MSNBC -- Health)
New youth vaccines required Aug 24, 2006
These are in addition to the already required vaccines for chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella and polio, as well as pneumococcal 7-valent (PVC) and Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib). Although parents are generally required to show proof of immunization to register their children for school, there is a provision in state law that allows parents to refuse to immunize a child for religious reasons. (The Burke Times, VA)
Parents urged to get children immunized Aug 22, 2006
Required immunizations include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B and varicella. The physical exam includes an evaluation of: height, weight, blood pressure, skin, eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth/dental, cardiovascular (including blood pressure), respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitor-urinary, neurological, musculoskeletal, spinal examinations, nutritional status, lead screening and other evaluations deemed necessary... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Routine Use Of Hib Vaccine Could Lead To Virtual Elimination Of Killer Disease In Africa Aug 16, 2006
The paper, entitled: Effectiveness of Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Conjugate Vaccine Introduction into Routine Childhood Immunization in Kenya, was authored by a team led by Oxford University's Dr. Anthony Scott. Three years after introduction, Hib vaccination was responsible for. (Science Daily)
Kenya: Vaccine Cuts Infant Disease By 88 Percent Aug 11, 2006
They say that vaccinating against the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) prevented around 3,370 Kenyan children from being hospitalised in 2005. The study is the first of its kind in East Africa. (allAfrica.com)
