Meningitis - H. influenzae

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Haemophilus influenza organism

Influenza

H. influenzae meningitis; H. flu meningitis

For protection of the general public (infant and early childhood):

• Several types of Hib vaccine are available for children that are at least 2 months old.
• Hib immunizations for infants and children are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institutes of Health, and many other health agencies.

• It is recommended that all non-immunized family contacts of individuals with this type of meningitis begin chemoprophylaxis (drug therapy to prevent infection) as soon as possible.
• Ask your health care provider about this treatment during the initial diagnostic visit.

Review Date: 09/06/2006
Reviewed By: Hilary M. Babcock, M.D., Medical Director of Occupational Infection Control, Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's Hospitals; Instructor of Medicine, Infectious Disease Division, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.