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Published on 22 July 2024

Haemophilus influenzae

The Haemophilus influenzae type B bacterium causes severe infections, such as purulent meningitis, and these occur mainly in infants and young children. Vaccinating children provides effective protection against the disease.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern