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Meningitis - H. influenzae |
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| Alternative Names: | H. influenzae meningitis; H. flu meningitis
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| Prevention: | 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.
For prevention following exposure to known cases of H. influenzae meningitis or infection:
- It is recommended that all family contacts of individuals with this type of meningitis who are not immunized begin chemoprophylaxis (drug therapy for prevention) as soon as possible.
- Ask your health care provider about this treatment during the initial diagnostic visit.
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Review Date: 7/31/2002
Reviewed By: Christopher Parsons, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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