Hib vaccination at Klinik Dr. Prevents Damansara Jaya — protecting children under 5 from the leading bacterial cause of meningitis and severe pneumonia. Given as part of the 5-in-1 DTaP-IPV-Hib series from 2 months. Open 24 hours, walk-ins welcome.
Haemophilus influenzae type b — commonly called Hib — is a bacterium that, despite its name, has nothing to do with influenza. Before the Hib vaccine became widely available in the early 1990s, it was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children worldwide, and a significant cause of severe pneumonia, epiglottitis (swelling of the throat flap that can cause airway obstruction), and septicaemia in children under 5 years of age.
Hib spreads through respiratory droplets from carriers — many of whom show no symptoms themselves. Young children, particularly those under 2 years, are most susceptible because their immune systems have not yet developed the ability to respond effectively to the bacterial capsule. This is precisely why the vaccine is given so early in the schedule — starting at 2 months — before the window of highest risk opens fully.
Since the introduction of widespread Hib vaccination, cases of Hib meningitis have fallen by over 95% in countries with high vaccine coverage. In Malaysia, it is included in the national immunisation programme as part of the 5-in-1 DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine — meaning no additional injection is needed beyond the standard childhood schedule.
First dose — included in DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1
Second dose — DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1
Third and final primary dose — DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1
Hib meningitis — inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain — carries a 5% mortality rate even with treatment, and 20–30% of survivors develop permanent neurological complications including deafness and brain damage.
Hib infection of the epiglottis causes rapid, severe swelling that can completely obstruct the child's airway within hours. Before vaccination, Hib epiglottitis was a genuine paediatric emergency presenting predominantly in 2–5 year olds.
Countries with sustained high Hib vaccination coverage have seen invasive Hib disease fall by over 95%. This is one of the most dramatic success stories in vaccine-preventable disease control in paediatric medicine.
Unlike some vaccines, the 3-dose Hib primary series at 2, 3, and 5 months provides durable long-term protection without a scheduled booster dose. This makes compliance with the early childhood schedule particularly impactful.
Hib is combined with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio in a single injection. Your child receives protection against five serious diseases from one injection at each visit at 2, 3, and 5 months.
Hib is included in the standard childhood 5-in-1 injection — no separate appointment or additional shot required.
No appointment needed. Let our team know your child's age and which dose is due. Bring the vaccination card if available.
Your doctor confirms your child is well, checks vaccination records, and confirms the appropriate dose and schedule for the 5-in-1 series.
Single intramuscular injection into the outer thigh (infants) or upper arm covering Hib alongside diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and polio simultaneously.
Dose recorded in your child's digital health record and vaccination card. Next dose timing confirmed before you leave. Third dose at 5 months completes the Hib series.
Common questions from parents in Damansara Jaya and surrounding Petaling Jaya areas about Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccination.
No appointment needed. Our in-house doctors are at our Damansara Jaya clinic 24 hours a day. The Hib vaccine is included in your child's standard 5-in-1 injection — no extra visit required.
Open 24 hours — including weekends and public holidays.
7, Jalan SS 22/19,
Damansara Jaya, 47400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
24 JAM
Every Day Including
Public Holidays
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