An infant received 2 doses of Hib vaccine of a type that we do not stock in our clinic. How do I finish the childs Hib series?
Hib conjugate vaccines licensed for use in infants are interchangeable. The series may be completed with any vaccine licensed for infants. The child should receive a total of 3 doses of any combination of Hib vaccines before the first birthday. Any licensed conjugate vaccine may be used as the booster dose at 12-15 months of age if at least two months have elapsed since the previous dose. • A 4-year-old received dose #3 of Hib at age 6 months. Does the child need dose #4? Yes. All children less than 5 years old need at least one dose of Hib vaccine on or after the first birthday. The last dose should be separated from the previous dose by at least 2 months.
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- An infant received 2 doses of Hib vaccine of a type that we do not stock in our clinic. How do I finish the childs Hib series?
