infections
Haemophilus influenzae Type b Vaccine
Administration ofHaemophilus influenzaeType b Vaccine
The Hib vaccine is given as an injection into a muscle. As a part of Childhood Vaccinations , doses are given at age 2 months and 4 months or at age 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months, depending on which formulation is used. In either case, a final dose is given at age 12 to 15 months (for a total of three or four doses). (See All children should be vaccinated. The Hib vaccine is also recommended for older children, adolescents, and adults who were not vaccinated and who are at increased risk of this infection, such as the following: People who do not have a spleen or their spleen does not work well People who have had Stem Cell Transplantation None If people have a temporary illness, doctors usually wait to give the vaccine until the illness resolves (see alsoCDC: Who Should NOT Get Vaccinated With These Vaccines?). 