title: [Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines].
abstract: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) causes severe invasive infections in children such as meningitis and epiglottitis. Vaccines against Hib are now available. This article describes the background for the development of these vaccines and their composition, it presents available data on immunogenicity and protective efficacy and briefly discusses the need for their use in Denmark.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kristensen
mesh_terms: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000276:immunology; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines
vernacular_title: Haemophilus influenzae type b vacciner.