Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)

What is it?

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is a type of bacteria that can cause many different kinds of infections. It can cause mild illness, such as ear infections or bronchitis, or severe illness, such as infections of the blood. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Haemophilus Influenzae webpage.