Factsheet: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and meningococcal serogroup C (MenC) vaccines for children
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Factsheet: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and meningococcal serogroup C (MenC) vaccines for children

 

Published:
HPA on behalf of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, August 2006.

Description:
From September 2006, a new booster vaccination is being introduced into the routine childhood immunisation programme at 12 months of age to provide longer term protection for children against Hib and MenC infection. This factsheet explains this change to the programme and why it was made. It also provides background information on the vaccines and describes the diseases against which they protect.

Format:
A4, 20 pages, booklet

Other formats:
PDF available
here (159kb)

Target group:
Health professionals

Additional information:
This factsheet has been distributed to health professionals as part of an information pack.
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