How Hib is spread

Hib bacteria can live in the nose and throat of healthy people, and usually don't cause any symptoms.

The bacteria are usually spread in a similar way to cold and flu viruses, through infected droplets of fluid in coughs and sneezes.

The bacteria can be spread by healthy people who carry the bacteria, as well as those who are ill with a Hib infection.

Inhaling the infected droplets or transferring them into your mouth from a contaminated surface can allow the bacteria to spread further into your body, causing one of the infections mentioned above.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018