FAQ
Who is at risk of Hib?
Page last updated 21 June 2018
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
- New South Wales Government Health. Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) fact sheet. Available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/haemophilus_influenzae_b.aspx (accessed 15 April 2018).
- Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Haemophilus influenzae type B. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/haemophilus-influenzae-type-b-hib (accessed 15 April 2018).
SPANZ.SAPAS.18.04.0140a - Date of preparation May 2018
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