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The Pediatric infectious disease journal
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Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Jun 1999
Epiglottitis in Sweden before and after introduction of vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type b.
Acute epiglottitis is an important manifestation of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection. In 1992 and 1993 Hib vaccination was introduced in the general childhood vaccination program in Sweden. The aim of the present investigation was to study the impact of Hib vaccination on the diagnosis of epiglottitis in Sweden in children as well as adults. ⋯ Introduction of Hib vaccination in a general childhood program was followed not only by a >90% reduction in the incidence in the youngest age group but also by a reduction in the incidence in the older age groups and among adults.