Typhoid (typhoid fever) is a serious disease caused by a bacteria called Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid may bring high fever, fatigue, weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite, and sometimes a rash. It can kill If it not treated. Some people who get typhoid become “carriers,” who can spread the disease to others. In general, people get typhoid from contaminated food or water.
There are two vaccines to prevent typhoid:
Either vaccine may safely be given at the same time as other vaccines.
Who should get typhoid vaccine and when?
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for travelers to parts of the world where typhoid is common.It is important to be careful about what you eat or drink since typhoid vaccine is not 100 % effective. People in close contact with a typhoid carrier or get exposed with the virus through their work, such as laboratory workers are required to take the vaccine.
People should not take or delay the vaccine if they:
Ask your doctor for more information.
Side effects
Inactivated typhoid vaccine may bring mild side effects such as fever, headache and redness or swelling at the site of the injection. Aside from fever, headache, and rashes, after taking live typhoid vaccine, you may also experience vomiting, pain, nausea and in some rare cases—rashes. Serious reaction such as hives, swelling of the face and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, and weakness may be brought by allergic reaction. If this happens see your doctor right away or go to the nearest hospital.
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