Typhoid Vaccine
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Get Your Typhoid Vaccination at Miles Pharmacy
Whether you’re going on a hiking excursion in the jungle or doing a posh resort holiday in a tropical paradise, contracting a tropical illness is not something you (or anyone) want to experience. You wouldn’t want to take risks with your health at home and travelling abroad shouldn’t be any different.
Our experienced pharmacy staff at our Miles Pharmacy Travel Clinics in Epsom can offer advice on all aspects of travel health for your upcoming trip and administer the vaccinations you need to stay protected.
Prevention is a much better option than treatment of a very serious disease and getting the Typhoid vaccine is the best thing you can do before you leave the UK.
What Is Typhoid?
Typhoid Fever is a bacterial infection caused by a bacteria called Salmonella. Typhoid fever is still a serious health threat in the developing world where hygiene standards are poor. Typhoid can affect both adults and children and has the potential to spoil a trip that you’ve been planning for months or even years.
The best thing you can do to avoid getting Typhoid and ensure a healthy and disease-free holiday is to get the Typhoid vaccine!
Book Your Appointment With Miles Clinic
Our pharmacists are here and ready to help, choose your service from the list below and book an appointment at a time to suit you. If you have any questions about our services or our pharmacy, please give us a call.
Typhoid Fever Symptoms
Water and food contaminated with faecal matter or close contact with an infected person cause typhoid fever.
Symptoms include:
- High fever
- Headache
- Weakness
- Muscle pain
- Sweating
- Dry cough
- Decreased appetite and weight loss
Common Questions About Typhoid
If you have any questions about the typhoid vaccine, the symptoms of the illness or general safe travel abroad please contact our pharmacy team for advice.
Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by bacteria.
It’s usually spread through contaminated food or water. Symptoms of Typhoid often start one to two weeks after infection and can include a high temperature, headache, general aches and pains, extreme tiredness, cough, and constipation.
As the illness progresses, you might lose your appetite, feel sick, have tummy pain, and experience diarrhoea. Some people may also develop a rash.
Without treatment, typhoid fever can lead to severe complications, so if you think you have it you must seek medical attention.
The typical Typhoid vaccine gives coverage for three years.
When you book your appointment with our travel clinic we’ll let you know if you may need a booster in future .
Even if you’ve been vaccinated, it’s essential to take precautions to prevent typhoid fever.
Only consume bottled water from sealed bottles or water that’s been recently boiled. Avoid ice in drinks, as it can be contaminated.
Steer clear of raw fruits and vegetables unless you’ve washed them in safe water or peeled them yourself. Avoid shellfish, seafood, and salads that might have been washed in unsafe water.
Wash your hands regularly, especially before eating or preparing food to reduce your risk of contracting typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever is more common in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene. High-risk regions include the Indian subcontinent, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and South America. In the UK, most typhoid cases occur in people who’ve visited India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh. If you’re planning to travel to these areas, especially if you’ll be staying in places with limited sanitation, it’s strongly recommended to get vaccinated.
If you’re not sure whether or not you’ll need the vaccine book a consultation at our travel clinic for advice.
