Are some children at high risk for Hib?
Yes. Children at increased risk for Hib include: children with sickle cell disease, leukemia and malignant neoplasms, HIV and certain other immunocompromising conditions, asplenia, as well as American Indian and Alaska Native children. Vaccinating these children according to the recommended schedule is a high priority. Additional information for providers who serve American Indian and Alaska Native children can be found in CDC’s interim recommendations.
