SINCE 1828
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Definition of Hib
: a serotype of haemophilus (Haemophilus influenzae type B) that causes bacterial meningitis and pneumonia especially in children
Hib disease Hib vaccine
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Medical Definition of Hib
: a serotype of a bacterium of the genus Haemophilus (H. influenzae type B) that causes bacterial meningitis and pneumonia especially in children
Hib disease a Hib vaccine
— see conjugate vaccine
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