Typhoid
A bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It is transmitted through contaminated food or water and can also be spread from person to person through close contact.
The best way to prevent typhoid is to get vaccinated.
Price per dose
£35
Frequently Asked Questions
The sooner the better. Immunity appears within 1-3 weeks after injection and lasts around 3 years.
Immunity lasts around 3 years.
- Injectable: Single dose
- Oral: 3 capsules – 1st on day 0, 2nd day 2, 3rd day 4
The most common adverse reactions, in all age groups, were injection site pain. In adults from 18 years of age reported muscular ache and fatigue, while children and adolescents (from 2 to 17 years of age) reported muscular ache and headache.
The most frequent adverse reactions with oral capsules is abdominal pain, nausea, headache, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, and skin rash.
- Injectable: Children 2 years plus can receive the vaccine and high risk children can have the vaccine from 1 year of age
- Oral: Children from 6 years
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Typhoid
Typhoid can be treated with antibiotics, but it can be life-threatening if left untreated. The best way to prevent typhoid is to practice good hygiene and to be vaccinated. Typhoid vaccines are available as a shot or as a pill and are recommended for travellers to areas with a high risk of typhoid.
