FAQ
Who is at risk of Hib?
Page last updated 20 March 2020
People most at risk of infection include:
- Children under five years of age
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- People with other medical conditions, such as sickle cell disease, HIV/AIDS, a non-functioning spleen, a bone marrow transplant or those who are currently being treated for cancer.
Sources & Citations
3. Queensland Health. Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib). Available at: conditions.health.qld.gov.au/HealthCondition/condition/14/33/67/haemophilus-influenzae-type-b-hib (accessed 6 March 2020).
SPANZ.SAPAS.18.04.0140(2)a - Date of preparation March 2020
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