title: Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines.
abstract: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a major cause of serious infections in childhood. New vaccines have been developed which are effective in invoking immunity against this organism when administered to children of all ages, including young infants. Their widespread introduction in the UK should lead to a dramatic decline in the incidence of Hib disease.
authors.affiliation: Gwynedd Hospital, Bangor.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D016667:Bacterial Capsules; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D018073:Haemophilus Vaccines; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011135:Polysaccharides, Bacterial; D006113:United Kingdom; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D018073:Haemophilus Vaccines; C044237:Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide vaccine; D011135:Polysaccharides, Bacterial