Immunisations: Hib

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Is a gram-negative bacterium that can colonise lives only in the human nasopharynx. The most serious manifestation of Hib disease is meningitis. A Hib vaccine was introduced in 1992 and led to a reduction in confirmed cases of Hib disease.

At a Scotland level, current quarterly uptakes at 12 and 24 months (period ending 30 June 2006) for Hib, stand at 96.3% and 97.5% respectively.

Direct links to the relevant tables and charts on the Child Health section of the ISD website, are provided below

• Childhood immunisation uptake rates for Hib: up to 31st December 2006 for Scotland and by Health Board
• Childhood immunisation quarterly uptake rates and uptake rates by calendar year (January to December 2006) by Community Health Partnership
• Time trends for Scotland and NHS Board  

Information on the incidence of Hib on the HPS website.