Epiglottitis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]

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

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]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Mathoera RB, Wever PC, van Dorsten FR, Balter SG, de Jager CP (2008). “Epiglottitis in the adult patient”. Neth J Med. 66 (9): 373–7. PMID 18931398.

[pmid18931398-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 Mathoera RB, Wever PC, van Dorsten FR, Balter SG, de Jager CP (2008). “Epiglottitis in the adult patient”. Neth J Med. 66 (9): 373–7. PMID 18931398.

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Epiglottitis primary prevention

Overview

Primary Prevention

References

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