Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): the green book chapter

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

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Published: 20 March 2013
Last updated: 17 March 2026 — See all updates

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can cause serious invasive disease, especially in young children. Invasive disease is usually caused by encapsulated strains of the organism.

Published 20 March 2013

Last updated 17 March 2026 show all updates

17 March 2026
Updated to include the latest epidemiological data and align with current guidance on vaccination for case contacts and in outbreak scenarios.
3 June 2025
Updated with the routine childhood schedule change of a new 18-month hexavalent dose.
19 April 2013
Updated Body text to include a link to National Archives (Green Book update patches) and a link to NHS Choices.
28 March 2013
Corrected attachment title (added type 'b')
20 March 2013
First published.

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