Which Hib vaccine is best suited for use in routine immunization programs?
All available Hib vaccines provide protection against Hib disease. Some Hib vaccines are licensed in the U.S. to be given in two doses, others in three doses. A “booster” dose is given in several countries to children after 12 months of age. Combination vaccine products, where affordable, may be advantageous for the immunization program as they require fewer injections. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization has supported introduction of combination vaccines in several countries.
