Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)

Follow the links below to find information on haemophilus infections, including haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB).

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Epiglottitis
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Epiglottitis is a rare but very serious disease that can cause children to die because their airway in the throat becomes blocked.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Haemophilus influenzae type b
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about the burden of Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) infection within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Haemophilus influenza type B
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Before the introduction of Hib immunisation in 1993, the bacterial infection Haemophilus influenza type B was one of the most common causes of meningitis in young children (generally under the age of 2 years), and it was also the cause of epiglottitis which causes breathing problems.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause serious illness including meningitis (inflammation of the brain covering), epiglottitis (inflammation of the flap at the top of the windpipe) and pneumonia. Symptoms include severe headache, stiff neck, convulsions or seizures, severe drowsiness, difficulty waking up, loss of consciousness or difficulty with breathing. Seek urgent medical attention if you think your child has any symptoms. All children under five years of age should be immunised against Hib.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Haemophilus influenzae type b and immunisation
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Information about immunisation to protect against haemophilus influenzae type b.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib) is an infection caused by the Haemophilus Influenzae type b bacteria which can cause meningitis (infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord), epiglottitis (internal swelling in the throat which can obstruct breathing), or pneumonia (lung infection). Both meningitis and epiglottitis can develop quickly and, if left untreated, can rapidly cause death.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Haemophilus influenzae - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause meningitis and epiglottitis.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Combined DTP-HBV-HIB vaccine versus separately administered DTP-HBV and HIB vaccines for primary prevention of diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae B (HIB)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Childhood vaccinations provide an effective method of protection against many diseases. There are multiple advantages to combining vaccines: reducing the number of visits, injections and patient discomfort, increasing compliance, and optimizing preventi...
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Haemophilus influenzae type b disease
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   Infection with Hib bacteria can lead to serious illness including meningitis and epiglottitis. With the introduction of Hib vaccine these conditions are now rare. Urgent treatment is necessary as Hib disease can be life threatening.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Epiglottitis
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Epiglottitis is a medical emergency, and if it is suspected you should see the doctor immediately. Epiglottitis is sometimes mistaken for croup. A guide to recognising epiglottitis in young children.
Date:   Aug 2006

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