Question

A nurse is developing an inservice about viral and bacterial meningiting. The nurse shoudl include that the introduction of which of the following immunizations decreased the incidence of bacterial meningitis in children? (select all that apply)

A. IPV
B. PCV
C. Dtap
D. Hib
E TIB

Answer 1

The Hib vaccine has been instrumental in decreasing the incidence of bacterial meningitis in children by preventing infections caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse developing an inservice about viral and bacterial meningitis should include that the introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) vaccine significantly decreased the incidence of bacterial meningitis in children. This encapsulated gram-negative bacterium was once a primary cause of meningitis in children aged 2 months through 5 years before the widespread use of the Hib vaccine. The vaccine schedule for Hib recommends doses at 2, 4, and 6 months with a booster at 12 to 15 months of age, leading to decreased morbidity and mortality associated with H. influenzae infections.