Typhoid vaccine helps protect against typhoid fever in adults and children who are at least 6 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.
Take Typhoid vaccine exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
Take this medicine at least 1 hour before a meal with a cold or lukewarm beverage. Swallow it whole as soon as possible after placing it in your mouth. Do not chew or open the capsule.
Your doctor will advise you on the course of treatment. Follow and complete the entire course of this medicine.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that you do not miss any doses.
If you miss an appointment, alert your doctor or nurse.
Do not take Typhoid vaccine if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby soon. If you become pregnant while being treated with Typhoid vaccine, alert your doctor immediately. This medicine may cause harm to your unborn child. You must use proven birth control methods while taking Typhoid vaccine.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- weak immune system
- acute sudden illness or bowel infection
as Typhoid vaccine may not be suitable for you.
Inform the doctor if you have bleeding disorders.
Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Typhoid vaccine to a child. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects.
If you are going to have a certain diagnostic test (e.g. test for TB [an infection known as tuberculosis] detection), inform your doctor that you have recently been vaccinated with this medicine.
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, loss of appetite, muscle pain, weakness, tiredness, and fever.
If you develop rashes, breathlessness, swollen mouth or eyes, stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately. These could be signs of an allergic reaction.
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- certain antibiotics
- medicines used to prevent malaria (a disease characterised by chills, fever and sweating that is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito) e.g. chloroquine, mefloquine, proguanil
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Typhoid vaccine.
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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