Notice to Readers Haemophilus influenzae Type b Vaccine
On December 22, 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
licensed a new Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine for use
in
children 18 months of age and older. The manufacturer is expected
to
begin distribution of the Hib polysaccharide- diphtheria conjugate
vaccine within a few weeks. The Immunization Practices Advisory
Committee (ACIP) recommendations for use of the vaccine will be
published soon in the MMWR.
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