Typhoid Vaccine
About
Typhoid Vaccine belongs to a class of medication called immunizing agents used to prevent typhoid fever. Typhoid is a severe bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi that spreads quickly through contaminated water and food. The symptoms of typhoid fever include weakness, high fever, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea, poor appetite, or constipation.
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Typhoid Vaccine will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, unusual weakness, fever, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Typhoid Vaccine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Typhoid Vaccine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have hemophilia (a disorder in which blood does not clot easily) or HIV infection, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult a doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Typhoid Vaccine is not recommended for children below two years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Typhoid Vaccine may cause tiredness. Avoid drinking alcohol with Typhoid Vaccine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine.
Uses of Typhoid Vaccine
Medicinal Benefits
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps to develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Typhoid Vaccine
- Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
- Muscle pain
- Unusual weakness
- Fever
- Tiredness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Typhoid Vaccine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have hemophilia (a disorder in which blood does not clot easily) or HIV infection, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult a doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Typhoid Vaccine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Typhoid Vaccine may cause tiredness. Avoid drinking alcohol with Typhoid Vaccine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine. If you are having high fever, tell your doctor so that vaccination may be delayed. Inform your doctor if you ever fainted previously after taking any injection. If you experience allergic reactions such as swelling of the neck or face, skin rash, bluish discoloration of lips or tongue, breathing problems, rapid heart rate, dizziness, or low blood pressure, please consult a doctor immediately.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Typhoid Vaccine may interact with immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), steroids (prednisone, prednisolone), anticancer drug (methotrexate).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have hemophilia (a disorder in which blood does not clot easily), HIV infection or weak immune system, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid alcohol consumption with Typhoid Vaccine as it may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Typhoid Vaccine.
Pregnancy
cautionTyphoid Vaccine is given to a pregnant woman if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Typhoid Vaccine is excreted in human milk. Typhoid Vaccine is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Therefore please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionTyphoid Vaccine may cause tiredness in some people. Avoid driving if you feel tired after taking Typhoid Vaccine.
Liver
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Typhoid Vaccine in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
cautionIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Typhoid Vaccine in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionTyphoid Vaccine is not recommended for children below 2 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid drinking water from a well or tap.
- Drink pasteurized milk, hot coffee, and hot tea.
- Buy bottled drinks (carbonated water is safer than non-carbonated water) whenever possible and make sure they are sealed tightly.
- Boil non-bottled water for a minute before drinking.
- Avoid eating foods from street vendors.
- Do not eat raw or rare meat or fish, cook foods thoroughly and serve when it’s still hot.
- Regularly wash your hands especially after using the bathroom and before eating.
- Avoid direct contact with people who are sick.
Special Advise
If you experience allergic reactions such as swelling of neck or face, skin rash, bluish discolouration of lips or tongue, breathing problems, rapid heart rate, dizziness or low blood pressure, please consult a doctor immediately.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Typhoid: It is a serious bacterial infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi that spreads easily through contaminated water and food. It is contagious and may spread through direct contact with an infected person. The symptoms may appear after 1 or 2 weeks of infection. The symptoms of typhoid fever include weakness, high fever, stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea, poor appetite or constipation. Treatment includes antibiotics. However, typhoid can be prevented by taking a vaccine.
FAQs
Typhoid Vaccine contains the Typhoid vaccine that stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies against typhoid bacteria. Thereby, Typhoid Vaccine helps to develop immunity and protect the body against future infections caused by typhoid bacteria.
Typhoid Vaccine protection lasts for 3 years after which a booster dose may be essential for further protection against typhoid fever. However, discuss with a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
You may take Typhoid Vaccine with tetanus vaccine if they are administered in different parts of the body and not mixed in the same syringe. However, Typhoid Vaccine is given by a doctor or nurse.
You are not recommended to take Typhoid Vaccine with cyclosporine as co-administration of these two medicines may reduce the effectiveness of Typhoid Vaccine. However, inform your doctor before taking Typhoid Vaccine with other medicines.
Typhoid Vaccine is essential for people who may travel to places where there is a risk of exposure to typhoid fever.
