Children receive many different vaccines early in life that protect them from severe illnesses. One of these vaccines prevents a child from infection by Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Hib is a bacteria that is spread from host to host through mucus or saliva, most often by coughing or sneezing, and saves tens of thousands…

Immunizations are a highly-effective method of preventing childhood deaths and illnesses. While newborns and children used to be vulnerable to many potentially fatal viruses and bacteria, vaccinations allow children’s immune systems to fight off these diseases without suffering through them. One such vaccine is the DTaP injection, which is administered to infants at two months…