Office of Communicable Diseases

Haemophilus influenzae Type B (Hib)

Information on the disease and its prevention  
(forwarded to CDC web site).

Children’s vaccinations should follow the complete vaccination schedule.  Since the introduction of Hib Vaccine in the early 80's, infection rates have declined dramatically.

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Hib?

Call the Division of Family Health at 222-2312.