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Epiglottitis Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine
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haemophilus b conjugate (PRP-T) vaccine
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Screening and Treatment of Exposed Persons
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The bacterial infection that causes epiglottitis is contagious, so family members should be screened and treated if appropriate.
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Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine). It is given to babies at two, four, six, and 15 months. Use of this vaccine has made epiglottitis a very rare occurrence.
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Prevention involves the use of a vaccine against H. influenzae type b (called the Hib vaccine ). It is given to babies at two, four, six, and 15 months. Use of this vaccine has made epiglottitis a very rare occurrence.
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