Title:Efficacy and Prolonged Safety of Haemophilus influenzae Type b
Conjugate Vaccines
Volume: 24
Issue: 5
Author(s): Nishita Tripathi and Sayali Mukherjee*
Affiliation:
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Campus, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Haemophilus influenzae type b, conjugate vaccine, safety, efficacy, invasive Hib illness, H. influenzae meningitis.
Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of this study was to find data proving the influence of the Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccination on the frequency of invasive Hib illness.
Methodology: A systematic literature search was conducted on the PubMed database to identify peerreviewed
publications pertaining to the epidemiology of Haemophilus influenzae meningitis, both
before and after the introduction of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccines. The
search query employed a combination of relevant keywords, including "invasive," "Haemophilus,"
"influenzae," "meningitis," and specific serotype b (Hib). Additionally, terms related to epidemiology,
burden, risk factors, impact, Hib vaccine, Hib conjugate vaccine, combination vaccine, vaccine
production, efficacy, immunisation coverage, surveillance, review, clinical aspects, outcomes, and
various age groups (adults and children) were incorporated.
Result: The search encompassed articles published till now. Subsequently, relevant research papers
concerning Haemophilus influenzae meningitis were subjected to a comprehensive review and analysis.
Conclusion: The Hib conjugate vaccination has shown to be extremely effective when administered
to the entire population. However, changes to the immunisation protocol appear to be required in
order to effectively manage invasive Hib illness.