Vivotif Berna Vaccine Side Effects

Generic name: typhoid vaccine, live

Note: This document contains side effect information about typhoid vaccine, live. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vivotif Berna Vaccine.

Some side effects of Vivotif Berna Vaccine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to typhoid vaccine, live: oral delayed release capsule

You should not receive a booster dose if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after taking a typhoid vaccine capsule.

Becoming infected with typhoid fever is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is extremely low.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking typhoid vaccine, live (the active ingredient contained in Vivotif Berna Vaccine) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects include:

• low fever;

• headache;

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain; or

• mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to typhoid vaccine, live: oral delayed release capsule

General

Of the side effects reported during clinical trials, only nausea occurred at a statistically greater frequency with the oral vaccine than with placebo.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain (6.4%), nausea (5.8%), diarrhea (2.9%), and vomiting (1.5%).

Other

Other side effects have included headache (4.8%) and fever (3.3%).

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash (1.0%) and urticaria.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions have included one case of nonfatal anaphylactic shock.

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