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This article is from the Childhood Vaccinations FAQ, by Lynn Gazis-Sax lynng@alsirat.com with numerous contributions by others.

3d.1 What is hemophilus influenze B, and what are the risks of the disease?

HiB is a bacteria which is one of the leading causes of meningitis in
young children. About 60% of cases are meningitis. The remaining 40%
are cellulitis, epiglottis, pericarditis, pneumonia, sepsis, and
septic arthritis. Mortality rate can be about 5%, and there are
neurologic sequelae in up to 38% of survivors.

 

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