Hib vaccine

Hib vaccine definition - medical

Hib vaccine (hĭb)

noun
A conjugate vaccine that provides immunization against infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b, especially bacterial meningitis and pneumonia in children. Also called Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine.

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