Typhoid vaccine helps protect against typhoid fever in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria which is acquired via ingestion of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, fatigue, weakness, stomach pain, headache, loss of appetite, and rash.
This vaccine is recommended for people travelling to countries where there is a risk of catching typhoid fever or for people living in areas with a risk of typhoid fever.
Typhoid vaccine is to be given intramuscularly (into the muscle), usually into the muscles of the thigh or upper arm.
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for you.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that you do not miss any doses.
If you miss an appointment or an injection, alert your doctor or nurse.
Do not use Typhoid vaccine if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- bleeding disorders
- moderate or severe illness (with or without fever)
- conditions causing a weak immune system e.g. cancer
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to a child. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects.
Typhoid vaccine may not provide complete protection against typhoid infection. Exercise proper precautions against exposure to typhoid by avoiding contact or consumption of potentially contaminated food and water.
Typhoid vaccine may cause any of the following side effects: headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, fever, and pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- temporary loss of consciousness; fainting or passing out
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Store in the refrigerator, between 2-8°C. Do not allow Typhoid vaccine to freeze. If frozen, this medicine will become ineffective and should not be used.
Protect from light.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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