Vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type B
What you need to know about Haemophilus influenzae type B infection
Haemophilus influenzae type b is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Haemophilus influenzae , which affects the respiratory system, brain, and also causes purulent foci in the organs. The source of the disease is an infected person, on whose mucous membranes of the respiratory tract there are bacteria for a long time.
Transmission methods: airborne and contact (through toys, dishes, bedding, etc.). Children under 2 years of age are most vulnerable. Children aged 6-12 months who are formula-fed are at risk due to the lack of maternal antibodies present in breast milk.
How to diagnose?
Diagnostics – sputum culture, laboratory examination of various tissues, cerebrospinal fluid for the presence of bacteria.
How to treat?
Treatment of hemophilic infection occurs exclusively in a hospital with antibiotic therapy. Purulent meningitis and epiglottitis are treated with etiotropic therapy.
What are the symptoms?
The disease often proceeds in a latent form, but the following symptoms may occur:
- Inflammation of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, upper respiratory tract
- Otitis media
- Newborns may develop conjunctivitis, mastoiditis, purulent arthritis, and blood poisoning.
- Meningitis or hemophilic meningitis
- Inflammation of the epiglottis (epiglottitis)
- Cellulitis (more often inflammation of the fatty tissue on the face, redness, compaction in children under 12 months)
- Sepsis
What is prevention?
Prevention of Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) infection is, first of all, vaccination of children , which is carried out before the child reaches the age of 5. Vaccination provides reliable protection against this dangerous disease, which can cause serious complications.
In addition to vaccination, for prevention it is important to follow general hygiene rules:
- Wash hands regularly for children and adults.
- Avoid contact with sick people, especially during outbreaks of infections.
- Ensure the cleanliness of toys and household items.
Haemophilus influenzae is especially dangerous for young children, so timely vaccination is the best way to prevent its spread and protect your child's health.
Vaccines for vaccination
| The name of the vaccine | Country | Composition and form of release | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hex's Infanrix | Belgium | suspension for injection | 2600 UAH |
| Hexaxime | France | suspension for injection. | 2400 UAH |
| Pentaxim | France | suspension for injection | 1900 UAH |
| Infanrix IPV HIB | Belgium | suspension for injection | |
| Hiberix | Belgium | suspension for injection. |
Where are vaccinations given?
St. Hryhoriya Skovorody, 31
5 Petro Grihorenko Ave
St. Gvardiytsiv-Shironintsiv, 33
Hryhorivske Shosse, 57
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