Hib Vaccine
What You Need to Know

Some people should not get Hib vaccine or should wait
  • People who have ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of Hib vaccine should not get another dose.
  • Children less than 6 weeks of age should not get Hib vaccine.
  • People who are moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled should usually wait until they recover before getting Hib vaccine.

Ask your doctor or nurse for more information.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases