Introduction of Haemophilus Influenzae type b vaccine into immunization programmes : management guidelines, including information for health workers and parents

WHO recommends that Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine be included in routine infant immunization programmes for all children, as appropriate to national capacities and priorities. This manual provides managers with the information they need to implement a national decision to introduce Hib vaccine. Annexes provide recommendations for surveillance of Haemophilus influenzae type B disease and, in the form of questions and answers, give details for health workers and parents on introducing Hib vaccine into a child’s vaccination programme.