Hib vaccine
Haemophilus influenzae type b · IAP / NIS
| When to give | Primary at 6, 10, 14 wk; Booster at 15–18 mo. |
|---|---|
| Dose | 0.5 mL. Hib PRP (conjugate) 10 µg, conjugated to tetanus toxoid. |
| Route | Intramuscular |
| Site | Anterolateral mid-thigh |
| Schedule / interval | 6/10/14 wk; booster 15–18 mo. |
Catch-up schedule
Number of doses depends on age at start; not needed routinely after 5 years in healthy children.
Adverse events (AEFI)
Mild local reactions; low-grade fever. Serious AEFI rare.
Brands available in India
Usually as combinations — Quadrovax, COMVAC-4, EasyFour-TT (DTwP-Hib); Pentavac, Easyfive-TT, COMBE Five, COMVAC-5 (penta)
Special considerations
Almost always given as part of pentavalent (DTwP-HepB-Hib) vaccine. Store 2–8°C, do not freeze.
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Sources
- IAP-ACVIP Recommended Immunization Schedule 2025 (Indian Pediatrics 2026)
- IAP Purple Book 2025, 5th edition