Placement in a day-care setting also increases the risk. Prior to the advent of Hib vaccine there was little available for the general public for prevention of H. flu meningitis. Your physician may use one of several types. The immunization schedule may vary depending on the type used. Ask your health care provider about it during the initial diagnostic visit.
Ceftriaxone is the drug most frequently used initially prior to sensitivity studies.
Sensitivity studies will demonstrate to which antibiotics the H. influenza is sensitive or resistant. Once the sensitivity studies are available, the remainder of the treatment is completed with the safest and most effective antibiotic. However, because chloramphenicaol has potentially fatal side effects this combination is seldom used. Antibiotics to treat meningitis are given intravenously. Systemic corticosteroids may also be used.