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Epiglottitis : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine
  • Screening and Treatment of Exposed Persons
  • haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine

Prevention Overview Articles

Epiglottitis
Immunization with the Hib vaccine protects children from epiglottitis. The bacterial infection that causes epiglottitis is contagious, so family members should be screened and treated if appropriate.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 27, 2009
Epiglottitis
Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Epiglottitis
Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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