Definition of Hib

1. Noun. Haemophilus influenzae, serotype b: a particular type of bacterium responsible for pneumonia, meningitis, and other diseases. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hib

1. A vaccination that is given to infants to protect against infection with haemophilus influenza b, an important cause of neonatal sepsis. Typically administered at 2, 4, 6 and 15 months. Children who are aged 15 months to 5 years, who have not received the vaccine, should be given a single injection of haemophilus b conjugate vaccine. Acronym: HIB (26 Mar 1998)

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Heyns
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Heyrovsky
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Heyting algebra
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