Pneumococcal meningitis is the most common type of meningitis in children in countries where the Hib vaccine is not available.

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The most common type of meningitis in children in countries where the Hib vaccine is not available is actually Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) meningitis, not pneumococcal meningitis. The introduction of the Hib vaccine has significantly reduced the incidence of Hib meningitis, making pneumococcal meningitis more prevalent in regions where the vaccine is widely used.

Pneumococcal Meningitis Is the Most Common Type of Meningitis in Children