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Hib Vaccine (Cont.)

Who Should Get Hib Vaccine and When?

Children
Children should get Hib vaccine at:
 
  • 2 months of age
  • 4 months of age
  • 6 months of age
  • 12 to 15 months of age.
     
Depending on what brand of Hib vaccine is used, your child might not need the dose at six months
of age. Your doctor or nurse will tell you if this dose is needed.
 
If you miss a dose of the Hib vaccine or get behind schedule, get the next Hib vaccine dose as soon as you can. There is no need to start over.
 
Hib vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines.
 
Older Children and Adults
Children over five years old usually do not need Hib vaccine. But some older children or adults with special health conditions should get the Hib vaccine.
 
These conditions where the Hib vaccine is recommended for older children or adults include:
 
  • Sickle cell disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Removal of the spleen
  • Bone marrow transplant
  • Cancer treatment with drugs.
     
Ask your doctor or nurse for details.
 

Who Should Not Get Hib Vaccine or Should Wait

The Hib vaccine is not recommended for:

 

  • People who have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of Hib vaccine
     
  • Children under six weeks of age.
     

People who are moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.

     
Ask your doctor or nurse for more information.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;