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  • Title: The decline of Haemophilus influenzae type b disease in Australia.
    Author: Herceg A.
    Journal: Commun Dis Intell; 1997 Jun 26; 21(13):173-6. PubMed ID: 9222159.
    Abstract:
    Between July 1993 and June 1996, there were 412 cases of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease reported to the Hib Case Surveillance Scheme, 71% in children under the age of five years. Meningitis was the most frequent illness reported, followed by epiglottitis, septicaemia and pneumonia. There were 18 deaths. Thirty-four cases were classified as vaccine failures. The number of vaccine failures increased over time and the total number of cases of Hib disease fell, consistent with an increase in Hib vaccine coverage. Based on an estimated vaccine coverage of 50% in April 1995, the vaccine efficacy for all vaccines in the period was estimated to be 89%. Invasive Hib is a serious illness of childhood which is being significantly reduced by the use of Hib vaccines, and has the potential to be eliminated from this country. Vaccination providers should aim to immunise all children against Hib disease on time and according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Standard Vaccination Schedule.
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