Act-HIB™ is used for primary and booster vaccination of infants and children up to their 5th birthday to protect against disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b.The vaccine is also used for primary vaccination of children aged 5 years of age and over and adults with some chronic medical conditions. Act-HIB™ is licensed for use in infants and children 2 months to 5 years of age. It is used out of licensure in children 5 years of age and over and adults as there is no alternative vaccine available in New Zealand for these age groups. When children/individuals are older than the age to which the vaccine is licensed, use will be outside of current licensure. No safety concerns are expected for use in older age groups.
