Question 39 · LEK · Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine (Hib)
Parents present to a pediatrician their 7-year-old child born abroad and never vaccinated against Haemophilus influenzae type b for deciding about the completion of the vaccination. Indicate the correct decision of the doctor:
- A. missing vaccination with 1 dose of vaccine must be completed immediately.
- B. missing vaccination must be completed immediately with 3 doses of vaccine using a schedule 0, 1 and 6 months.
- C. missing vaccination should be completed at the age of 10 years together with the next scheduled vaccines.
- D. missing vaccination should be completed at the age of 14 years together with the next scheduled vaccines.
- E. there is no indication to vaccinate a 7-year old child against Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Hint
Consider the age range in which invasive Hib disease occurs and for which catch-up vaccination is recommended.
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