Hib Disease

Category: Science & Technology / Health / Vaccination

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Hib stands for Haemophilus influenzae type b.

  • It is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in young children.

  • Hib can cause meningitis, pneumonia, epiglottitis and sepsis.

  • It is preventable through Hib vaccination.

  • Hib is different from the influenza virus despite its name.

  • Prelims Focus: Bacterium, childhood disease and vaccine.