Typhoid

Typhoid Vaccine

What is typhoid

Typhoid fever is a serious systemic infection caused by the bacteria called Salmonella typhi.

Typhoid vaccination is typically given to those inteded to travel where there is a risk of typhoid exposure

Common Symptoms

Fever, headache, confusion, abdominal pain and constipation.

Method of Administration

Typhoid can be given orally as a 3 dose capsule (Vivotif) to adults and patients over 5 years

Typhoid vaccination is given intramuscularly as a single injection from 2 years and above.

Boosters

Vaccinations for Typhoid generally lasts for 3 years, if you intend to travel to an area with risk to this disease another vaccination is recommended.

Vaccination

Allow at least 2 weeks before travelling for vaccination to be effective

Transmission

Foecal-oral route (ingesting contaminated food and water).

Preventing Infection

Taking additional food/water precautions such as avoiding food prepared in places with potentially poor hygiene standards.

Water purification bottles are recommended.

Frequent hand washing and taking strict hygiene measures are recommended.

Vaccination against typhoid fever.

Travel vaccination at Crighton pharmacy are normally given on the day of appointment, if you need further information about the service call or pop in store.