Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine

Routine vaccination:
  • Minimum age: 6 weeks
  • Primary series includes Hib conjugate vaccine at ages 6, 10, 14 weeks with a booster at age 12 through 18 months.
Catch-up vaccination:
  • Catch-up is recommended till 5 years of age.
  • 6-12 months; 2 primary doses 4 weeks apart and 1 booster;
  • 12-15 months: 1 primary dose and 1 booster;
  • Above 15 months: single dose.

If the first dose was administered at age 7 through 11 months, administer the second dose at least 4 weeks later and a final dose at age 12-18 months at least 8 weeks after the second dose