Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What type of immunity is a person receiving when given hib vaccine?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
ACTIVE IMMUNITY: The hib vaccine gives one active immunity. Therefore it stay with you for a long time...Life.
Answered 3/26/2015
5.7k views
Thank
None: They don't receive any immunity.The vaccine helps them generate their own active antibodies to the germ. You can receive immunity from your mother in the womb, or when given gamma globulin or other forms of globulin.
Answered 5/10/2017
701 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What happens if my child gets an extra dose of the Hib vaccine?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Reaction to Hib vaccine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had all the vaccines except hepatitis a, does Hib mean hepatitis a?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a Hib vaccine be administered while taking anitbiotic?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
