Hib Flashcards
1
Q
Hib
A
Haemophilus influenzae type B
2
Q
Hib is a
A
gram-neg coccobacillus (polysacc capsule)
3
Q
Mode of action
A
resiratory - enters nasopharynx enters bloodstream and causes disease. not common after 5 yrs
4
Q
clinical features
A
causes meningitis, pneumonia, arthritis, cellulitis, hearing impairment
5
Q
Hib Vaccine recommendations
A
routine in infants and young children
asplenia
recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (3 doses 6 to 12 mo after transplant)
6
Q
HIB vaccines
A
three conjugated vaccs:
ActHIB
PedvaxHIB
HIberix
ActHIB and Hiberix:
3-dose primary series (2, 4 and 6 mo) followed by booster (12-15 mos)
PedvaxHIB:
2-dose primary series (2 and 4 mos) followed by booster (12-15 mos)
7
Q
dose and route
A
0.5 ml IM
