Haemophilus influenzae is a type of bacteria that can cause many different kinds of infections. These infections range from mild, such as ear infections, to serious, such as bloodstream infections. Invasive disease happens when the bacteria invade parts of the body that are normally free from germs, such as meningitis when the bacteria invade the fluid around the spine and brain. Before Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) Vaccine, Hib disease was the leading cause of bacterial meningitis among children under 5 years old in the United States.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
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Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
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