Typhim Vi Special Precautions

Advise the patient to talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using TYPHIM Vi, solution for injection in prefilled syringe.
This vaccine protects against the typhoid fever bacterium (Salmonella typhi), but not against the related bacteria (Salmonella paratyphi A or B) or non-typhoidal salmonella.
This vaccine is not indicated in children less than 2 years of age because it is not efficient enough.
If the patient or the child has a weak immune system, due to: Corticosteroid drugs, cytotoxic medicines, radiotherapy or other treatments likely to weaken the immune system. The doctor may wait until the end of treatment; HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection or any other diseases which weaken the immune system. It is recommended to administer the vaccine although it may not protect the patient as well as it would in a person with a normal immune system.
If the patient or the child suffers from haemophilia or if the patient is easily prone to bruising or bleeding.
Fainting can occur (mostly in adolescents) following, or even before, any needle injection. Therefore, advise the patient to inform the doctor or nurse if the patient fainted with a previous injection.
TYPHIM Vi contains sodium: TYPHIM Vi contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per dose, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.
Driving and using machines: The effects on the ability to drive and use machines have not been studied.
Use in Children: This vaccine is not indicated in children less than 2 years of age because it is not efficient enough.