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Cook County
Dept. of Public Health
1010 Lake St. Suite 104, Oak Park, IL 60301-1133
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Stephen A. Martin Jr., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief Operating Officer CCDPH

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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacterial infections were the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age before the introduction of effective vaccines. Throat inflammation, arthritis and skin infections are also common complications of Hib infections.

• Do you want to know more about Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)? Find out what the CDC’s Pink Book says about Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).

• Are you getting vaccinated against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)? Here are Vaccine Information Statements for Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccinations.