Journal of Hospital Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2025

Abstract Vaccine‐preventable diseases that have yet to be eliminated are important review for the practicing clinician. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was once leading cause of bacterial meningitis in young children and now causes rare invasive disease elderly. Patients with immunodeficiency impaired complement response encapsulated organisms (e.g., sickle cell disease; asplenia) at particular risk Hib disease. Recognition a potential case, prompt management reporting, inpatient vaccine administration education crucial actions hospitalists prevention.

Language: Английский