Typhoid Vaccine, Live (By mouth)
TYE-foid VAX-een, lyve
Prevents typhoid fever.
Drug classes
Vaccine (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Typhoid fever is a serious disease that can cause death. It is caused by a germ called Salmonella typhi, and is spread most often through infected food or water. Typhoid may also be spread by close person-to-person contact with infected persons (such as occurs with persons living in the same household). Some infected persons do not appear to be sick, but they can still spread the germ to others.
Typhoid fever is very rare in the United States (U.S.) and other areas of the world that have good water and sewage (waste) systems. However, it is a problem in parts of the world that do not have such systems. If you are traveling to certain countries or remote areas, typhoid vaccine will help protect you from typhoid fever. The U.S. CDC recommends caution in the following areas of the world:
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Typhoid vaccine taken by mouth helps prevent typhoid fever, but does not provide 100% protection. Therefore, it is very important to avoid infected persons and food and water that may be infected, even if you have taken the vaccine.
To get the best possible protection against typhoid, you should complete the vaccine dosing schedule (all 4 doses of the vaccine) at least 1 week before travel to areas where you may be exposed to typhoid.
If you will be traveling regularly to parts of the world where typhoid is a problem, you should get a booster (repeat) dose of the vaccine every 5 years.
Typhoid vaccine is available only from a health care professional.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Capsule, Delayed Release Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
The usual schedule is to take 1 dose of this medicine every other day. Follow the schedule your health caregiver tells you.
Take this medicine with cold or lukewarm liquid 1 hour before a meal.
Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator at all times. Do not freeze.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some foods and medicines can affect how this vaccine works. Tell your doctor if you have recently received any of the following:
Antibiotic, including a sulfonamide (sulfa drug) Any treatment that weakens the immune system, such as cancer medicine, radiation treatment, or a steroid ProguanilWhen Not To Use
This vaccine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to typhoid vaccine, or if you have a fever or weak immune system.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diarrhea, vomiting, or digestive problems.
You still need to avoid water or food that might spread an illness. This medicine does not protect against all bacteria.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Vivotif, Vivotif Berna
There may be other brand names for this medicine.