when did hib vaccine become available
The Hib vaccine is given as an injection into the anterolateral thigh muscle (in infants and toddlers) or in the deltoid muscle of older children. Is there more than one brand of Hib vaccine? There are several formulations of Hib vaccine, includ-ing several that are combined with other vaccines. The number of doses needed depends on the brand of vaccine given. All conjugate Hib vaccines may be given interchange-ably if the original brand is unknown or unavailable. Who should get this vaccine?