Invasive H. influenzae infections are subject to reporting obligations in the three regions. In Flanders and Wallonia, the obligation concerns only the type b (Hib), while in the Brussels-Capital Region, it concerns all invasive strains of H. Influenzae.
Sentinel networks in Belgium:
- National Reference Centre for Haemophilus influenzae, LHUB-ULB site Porte de Hal, CHU St-Pierre, Brussels
- Sentinel laboratories, Sciensano.
For more information:
- Visit the ECDC website for general information on Haemophilus influenzae infections.
- Visit the Superior Health Council website for information on vaccines and vaccination.
- Visit the ECDC website for the European epidemiology of invasive H.Influenzae infections.
- Consult the Flemish Community directives and the Walloon Region directives (AVIQ) for detailed information about the disease.