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Epiglottitis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Immunization with the Hib vaccine protects children from epiglottitis.[1] Postexposure prophylaxis with rifampin should be given to selected household contacts when a Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis is diagnosed. In the United states, vaccination against Hib in children was initiated in the 1980s. Immunity against Hib has been adequate with an increasing level of immunization among children. Post-splenectomy patients are also recommended to be immunized.[1]
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Immunization with the Hib vaccine protects children from epiglottitis.[1]
- Postexposure prophylaxis with rifampin should be given to selected household contacts when a Haemophilus influenzae epiglottitis is diagnosed.
- In the United states, vaccination against Hib in children was initiated in the 1980s. Immunity against Hib has been adequate with an increasing level of immunization among children.
- Post-splenectomy patients are also recommended to be immunized.[1]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]