Progress in vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type b in the Americas

PLoS Med. 2008 Apr 22;5(4):e87. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050087.

Abstract

The authors review the progress to date in Hib vaccine introduction, the lessons learned, and the remaining challenges.

MeSH terms

  • Americas / epidemiology
  • Haemophilus Infections / epidemiology
  • Haemophilus Infections / immunology
  • Haemophilus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Haemophilus Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Haemophilus Vaccines / immunology
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunization Programs* / economics
  • Immunization Programs* / statistics & numerical data
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / epidemiology
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / immunology
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / prevention & control*
  • Pan American Health Organization
  • Vaccination* / economics
  • Vaccination* / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Haemophilus Vaccines