A Personal Account of Losing a Brother to Hib Meningitis Before Widespread Vaccination
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Summary
A personal narrative about the author's 8-year-old brother Bobby, who died from Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) meningitis in 1991. The article details his sudden illness, rapid decline, and the devastating impact on the family. It highlights that a Hib vaccine existed at the time but was not yet widely administered, and argues for the importance of vaccination in preventing such tragedies.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMy brother Bobby went to school on Friday, January 18, 1991, for the last time.
He was just 8 years old.
As I sat there watching him, I felt terrified.
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