Hib epiglottitis despite fully vaccinated status

British Journal of General Practice

Daniel Chandler¹  David Breen¹  Martin Connor¹ 

[1] Directorate of Public Health & Strategic Planning, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, Dumfries

关键词: epiglottitis;    Haemophilus influenzae type b;    vaccination technique;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp09X453828

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

The introduction of an effective vaccine has markedly reduced the incidence of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease. However, vaccination failure can occur, and this report describes one such case in a previously healthy 4-year-old girl, who became severely unwell with Hib epiglottitis. She had received a full course of Hib vaccine administered via the buttocks. This site has been associated with reduced immunogenicity compared to vaccination by injection into the thigh or deltoid muscles. Current recommendations are to avoid gluteal injection for all vaccinations.

【 授权许可】

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