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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine

A childhood vaccine that prevents invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease.

Clinical information

Common uses

prevention of Hib disease in children 2 months to 5 years (children's formulation)

Common side effects

fussiness or irritability
inconsolable crying
decreased activity or drowsiness
tenderness at the injection site

Cautions

not after a severe allergic reaction to a previous Hib or tetanus vaccine
discuss if Guillain-Barré syndrome followed a previous tetanus-containing vaccine

Pregnancy: not applicable — a vaccine for young children

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, ActHIB (Haemophilus b conjugate vaccine) label, setid 8143d01c-4911-40db-95b2-47f3ebea2a7d (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Vaccine	Parenteral ( Injection )	10 mcg	—	POM
Hiberix Vaccine	Parenteral ( Injection )	10 mcg	authorized medicine importers	POM