For instance, H. influenzae is a common cause of ear infections in young kids and bronchitis in adults. But some H. influenzae infections are “invasive”. Meaning the bacteria has invaded parts ...

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Despite its name, the bacterium called Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, does not cause the flu. It does, however, cause Hib disease, a serious health threat to children, especially those ...

The death of Jimari Williams in Detroit from an unexplained infection has brought forward reports of similar infections among other school children.

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Widespread use of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines have resulted in a significant overall decline in invasive H. influenzae disease. However, a recent study reported that a considerable ...

The Detroit Health Department identified the illness as Haemophilus influenzae disease found in the four people from Marcus Garvey Academy, with the cases limited to a single classroom.

The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.

Vaccines can prevent Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease, but the vaccine does not prevent disease caused by other types of H. influenzae, according to the agency.

Detroit health department officials have confirmed two cases of Haemophilus influenzae at Marcus Garvey Academy, the school where a 6-year-old student fell ill and died last week. Chrystal Wilson ...

Treatment and prevention of meningitis can vary depending on the type: bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic. Vaccines may also offer protection.