Méningites à haemophilus influenzae de type B

Invasive infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b

Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections are rare but serious bacterial infections that primarily affect infants and young children. Vaccination is mandatory for infants to protect them from the infection.

Our Missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiology of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections

  • Assessing and monitoring vaccination coverage for the vaccine against invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections

  • Promote vaccination against invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections

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In brief

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Résistance aux antibiotiques

Antibiotic resistance

thematic dossier

Antibiotic resistance renders one or more antibiotics ineffective against a bacterial infection. This phenomenon can make it difficult, or even impossible, to treat certain infections.

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Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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