Typhim VI
Generic name:typhoid vaccine (inactivated), injection [ TYE-foid-vax-EEN ]
Drug class:Bacterial vaccines
What is typhoid vaccine?
Typhoid vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Although not part of a routine immunization schedule in the U.S., typhoid vaccine is recommended for:
people who travel to area where typhoid fever is common (especially Asia, Africa, and Central or South America);
people who live with someone who is a typhoid carrier; and
laboratory workers who may come into contact with Salmonella typhi in a work setting.
This vaccine works by exposing you to a small amount of the bacteria, which causes your body to develop immunity to the disease.
Typhoid vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body, and will not prevent any disease caused by bacteria other than Salmonella typhi.
Like any vaccine, the typhoid vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.
Warnings
You should not receive a booster vaccine if you had a life threatening allergic reaction after the first shot.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to typhoid vaccine in the past.
Typhoid vaccine should not be used in a person who is a typhoid carrier.
If you have any of these other conditions, your vaccine may need to be postponed or not given at all:
fever with any type of infection or illness;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia);
a weak immune system caused by disease such as HIV/AIDS or cancer; or
a weak immune system caused by receiving certain medicines such as steroids, chemotherapy or radiation.
You can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How is typhoid vaccine given?
You should receive this vaccine at least 2 weeks before your scheduled travel or possible exposure to typhoid.
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for adults and children in the following situations:
people who travel to countries where typhoid fever is common;
people who will have long-term exposure to food or water that may be contaminated with typhoid;
people who live with someone who is a typhoid carrier; and
laboratory workers who may come into contact with Salmonella typhi in a work...
