<i>Haemophilus</i><i> influenzae</i> type <i>b</i>. Incidence rate and preventive vaccination

The article summarizes the existing knowledge on the infection caused by Haemophilus influenzaetypeb (Hib-infection). It examines clinical immunology aspects of vaccination against Hib-infection. The authors cite data on the incidence of invasive Hib-infections in the Russia and other countries. Spe...

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Main Authors: M. V. Abramtseva, A. P. Tarasov, T. I. Nemirovskaya, V. P. Kovtun, V. A. Volkov, A. A. Movsesyants
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Federal State Budgetary Institution «Scientific Centre for Expert Evaluation of Medicinal Products» 2018-02-01
Series:Биопрепараты: Профилактика, диагностика, лечение
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Online Access:https://www.biopreparations.ru/jour/article/view/85
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Summary:The article summarizes the existing knowledge on the infection caused by Haemophilus influenzaetypeb (Hib-infection). It examines clinical immunology aspects of vaccination against Hib-infection. The authors cite data on the incidence of invasive Hib-infections in the Russia and other countries. Special attention is given to preventive vaccination against Hib-infection. The article describes properties of polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines against Hib-infection and examines different immunization schedules, therapeutic indications and contraindications, potential adverse reactions, and the vaccination procedure.
ISSN:2221-996X
2619-1156