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DPHHS: Montana Child Died of Hib Infection in September
Health officials said the child was unvaccinated and urged catch-up shots for children under 5, with Hib vaccine available at no cost for eligible families.
- A Montana child died in September from complications of Haemophilus influenzae type b infection, according to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services . The child had not been vaccinated against the infection.
- Hib spreads through coughing or sneezing and can cause severe illnesses including meningitis, pneumonia, and bloodstream infections. Since infant vaccination began in 1990, type b cases among children have decreased by 99%.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends routine Hib vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old. Catch-up vaccination is available for unvaccinated children.
- State medical officer Douglas Harrington called the death a reminder the disease "can have devastating consequences." He encouraged Montana parents to consult medical providers to keep children current on all recommended vaccines, including Hib.
- Montana has recorded four other pediatric deaths from invasive Haemophilus influenzae since 2012, though none were type b. Health officials urge parents to contact the Montana Immunization Program at 444-5580 for vaccine provider locations.
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Child dies from bacterial infection, state health department reports
A child died last month from complications of the invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services reported Monday. H. Influenzae is a bacterium that can cause mild ear infections and also…
·Missoula, United States
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