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What does the hib vaccine have to do with menomune and menactra? are they all the same thing?
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No: Hemoplilis influenza type B (HIB) was the most common cause of infant and childhood meningitis prior to the adoption of the improved Hib vaccine in the early 90's. Meningococcal meningitis was and is a sporadic cause of rapidly fatal meningitis in un-immunized patients. The menomune and menactra are two products that help provide protection from some strains of meningococcus.
Answered 11/29/2014
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No NotThe Same Thing: No not the same thing Hib vaccine is to prevent HIB Infection Monomune and Menactra are given to prevent Meningococal Infection and Meningitis
Answered 3/26/2015
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