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CDC Reinstates Haemophilus Vaccine Booster Dose

The CDC has reinstated its recommendation to administer the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) booster vaccine to children aged 12 to 15 months, MMWR reports.

In 2007, the agency asked healthcare providers to defer this booster because of a recall-related vaccine shortage. This shortage is now resolved.

Children who skipped the booster dose should receive it at their next visit.

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MMWR article (Free)

CDC information on Hib vaccine shortage (Free)

Previous Physician's First Watch coverage of interim guidelines (Free)

Published in Physician's First Watch June 26, 2009

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