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What is the hib?
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HIB vs HIV: I am not sure what hib is. But, HIV is the sexually transmitted disease that causes aids.
Answered 3/26/2015
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SeriousBacterial Infe: HIB stands for Hemophilus Inflenza B which is Bacteria It causes serious diseses in children under 5 years of age.Children infected with HIB are very contagious to othrs around them It causes Pnumonia,Acute Laryngitis,Infection of blood,joint and bones and covering of heart and Meningitis And can be fatal It is preventable by HIB Vaccine given to babies
Answered 1/18/2017
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