"Emphasizing the use of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccines in clinical practice, this unique and definitive reference covers all important facets of Hib conjugate vaccines, including their historical development, testing, production, quality control, and possible future improvements presenting a valuable paradigm for the generation of other types of conjugate vaccines. Describes vaccine development procedures in detail focusing on the kinds of information used by the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether a conjugate vaccine is relatively safe and effective!"