Typhoid Vaccine
Who Should Get It:
The typhoid vaccine protects against typhoid fever, a serious illness caused by contaminated food or water. It’s recommended for:
Travelers to high-risk areas (South Asia, Africa, Latin America)
Food handlers, lab workers, and people working in outbreak zones
People with close contact to someone infected with typhoid
Individuals in areas with poor sanitation
Before the Injection:
Let your provider know if you’re sick, pregnant, or have had a reaction to a previous typhoid vaccine
No special preparation is required for the injection
For the oral vaccine, avoid food/drink 1 hour before and after each dose
After the Injection:
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness at the injection site (for injectable form)
Fever, headache, or abdominal discomfort
Nausea (more common with oral vaccine)
These usually resolve within 1–2 days.
Serious side effects are rare.
Protection Timeline:
Injectable: One dose, protection begins in about 2 weeks and lasts up to 2–3 years
Oral: Four capsules over a week, protection lasts up to 5 years
Booster shots are needed if continued exposure risk
Who Should Get It:
The typhoid vaccine protects against typhoid fever, a serious illness caused by contaminated food or water. It’s recommended for:
Travelers to high-risk areas (South Asia, Africa, Latin America)
Food handlers, lab workers, and people working in outbreak zones
People with close contact to someone infected with typhoid
Individuals in areas with poor sanitation
Before the Injection:
Let your provider know if you’re sick, pregnant, or have had a reaction to a previous typhoid vaccine
No special preparation is required for the injection
For the oral vaccine, avoid food/drink 1 hour before and after each dose
After the Injection:
Mild side effects may include:
Soreness at the injection site (for injectable form)
Fever, headache, or abdominal discomfort
Nausea (more common with oral vaccine)
These usually resolve within 1–2 days.
Serious side effects are rare.
Protection Timeline:
Injectable: One dose, protection begins in about 2 weeks and lasts up to 2–3 years
Oral: Four capsules over a week, protection lasts up to 5 years
Booster shots are needed if continued exposure risk