Typhoid vaccine

Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. It causes a prolonged fever and can become serious without antibiotic treatment. Having had typhoid before only gives partial protection.

Course

Single dose

Price per dose

£35

Start at least

2 weeks before

Your course, dose by dose

Typical schedule shown. Your pharmacist confirms yours, and some courses can be speeded up.

Who it’s for

• Travellers to areas where sanitation and food hygiene are likely to be poor.
• Those visiting friends and relatives, long-stay and frequent travellers, and young children are at higher risk.

Schedule

Injection

One dose, ideally 2 weeks before travel. From 2 years of age.

Capsules

Three capsules taken on alternate days (days 1, 3 and 5), finished at least a week before travel. From 5 years of age. Keep them in the fridge.

How long it lasts

About 3 years for either type.

Good to know

• The capsules are a live vaccine and are not suitable for people with a weakened immune system. They can be affected by some antibiotics and antimalarials, so tell the pharmacist what else you are taking.
• No typhoid vaccine is 100% effective, so food and water precautions are still needed.

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Common questions