Catch-up vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type b in human immunodeficiency virus-infected Thai children older than 2 years old

• Main Authors: Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Wanatpreeya Phongsamart, Nirun Vanprapar, Tawee Chotpitayasunondh, Sanay Chearskul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21187

Although most of Thai children older than 2 years are immune against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) without prior vaccination, it may not be the case in HIV-infected children. Of 44 HIV-infected children tested before vaccination at the mean age of 36 months (range 24-84 months), 32 (73%) were...