This vaccine should not be taken at the same time as other vaccines taken by mouth such as cholera vaccine. Ask the health care professional for more details.
Remember that your health care professional has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact health care professional. Contact the health care professional for medical advice about side effects. Before taking the typhoid vaccine, tell your health care professional if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your health care professional for more details. Before taking this vaccine, tell your health care professional your medical history, especially of:. During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your health care professional. It is unknown if this vaccine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care professional before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects.
This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
As with any vaccine, this vaccine may not fully protect everyone who receives it. While traveling, you should still take precautions to avoid contact with contaminated food or water such as by drinking only bottled or boiled water, eating only fully-cooked food. Ask your health care professional for more information.
It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Each enteric-coated capsule contains one dose of lyophilized bacteria for oral administration. The usual dose of this medication is one capsule taken every other day e. The capsules should be swallowed whole do not chew as soon as possible after placing it in your mouth. All 4 capsules should be taken at least one week before being exposed to typhoid fever.
Although optimal booster doses have not been determined, it is recommended that a booster dose of 4 capsules taken on alternate days every 7 years be given if you have repeated or continued exposure to typhoid fever. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications.
If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose and it has been less than 24 to 28 hours from when you should have taken the dose, take the capsule as soon as you remember.
Then skip a day and take the next dose and continue on the every-other-day dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If it has been longer than 48 hours from when you should have taken the capsule or you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
The vaccine may be left out of the refrigerator during a reasonable transit time home from the clinic or pharmacy. Do not allow the capsules to freeze, protect them from light and moisture, and keep them out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication.
If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Whether you have been vaccinated against typhoid or not, it's important to take basic precautions when travelling in countries where typhoid fever is present. Read more about safe and healthy holidays on the ABTA website. Page last reviewed: 20 September Next review due: 20 September High-risk areas Typhoid fever is found throughout the world, but you're more likely to get it in areas where there's poor sanitation and hygiene.
High-risk areas include: the Indian subcontinent Africa south and southeast Asia South America Vaccination is strongly recommended if you're going to be staying or working with local people, or if you're going to be staying for prolonged periods in areas where sanitation and food hygiene are likely to be poor.
Typhoid fever vaccines In the UK, the 2 main vaccines available to prevent typhoid fever are: Vi vaccine — given as a single injection Ty21a vaccine — given as 3 capsules to take on alternate days Combined typhoid and hepatitis A injections are also available for people aged 15 or over. Side effects of typhoid fever vaccine After having the typhoid fever vaccine, some people have temporary soreness, redness, swelling or hardness at the injection site.
About 1 in every people have a high temperature. Less common side effects include: abdominal pain headache feeling sick diarrhoea Severe reactions are rare for both typhoid vaccines.
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