Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis in The Gambia after introduction of a conjugate vaccine.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
After the introduction of a Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine into The Gambia, the annual incidence of Hib meningitis has fallen from more than 200 per 100,000 before vaccination to 21 per 100,000 during the past 12 months.
Medical subject headings
- Haemophilus Vaccines
- Haemophilus influenzae type b
- Meningitis, Haemophilus