Typhoid Vaccination
What is Typhoid?
Typhoid fever is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can affect the whole body, including many organs, and can even be fatal. Salmonella typhi, the bacterium causing the infection, is related to the bacteria that cause salmonella food poisoning.
It can be contracted through eating food or drink that’s contaminated with a just a minor amount of infected faeces or urine.
Without quick treatment the infection can have serious complications that can be fatal, so it’s important to help protect yourself.
Popular affected travel locations include
- The Indian subcontinent
- Africa
- South & southeast Asia
- South America
Typhoid Treatment Options
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When To Get Vaccinated? - At least two weeks before travel.
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Typhoid Schedule - One dose if you receive the typhoid injection.
Travelling abroad and not sure if you're at risk?
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Top Tips for protecting against Typhoid.
When to get vaccinated: At least two weeks before travel. It can also be given closer to you travel date but this leaves you at a greater risk of contracting the disease.
How it is given: There are two different typhoid vaccines. One is an injection, the other consists of a course of tablets. Which vaccine is suitable for you depends on your age and medical history.
Course: One dose if you receive the typhoid injection. The oral vaccine consists of three capsules taken over a course of five days.
Boosters: The typhoid vaccine protects you for three years. After that, you will need a booster if you travel to a risk area.
Side effects: Side effects of the vaccine can include fever, soreness at the injection site and digestive problems. Children: The vaccine is suitable for children over the age of two.
Additional precautions: In addition to getting vaccinated, you need to practise food safety.
