Typhoid Vaccine, Live Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 2, 2025.
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Typhoid Prophylaxis
1 capsule orally, on days 1, 3, 5, and 7, 1 hour before a meal, with cold or lukewarm fluids
Comments:
- The course should be completed at least 1 week before potential exposure to S. typhi.
- Efficacy has been shown to persist for at least 5 years
- Routine immunization is not recommended.
- Immunization is recommended for travelers to areas with a recognized risk, persons with close exposure to a S. typhi carrier, and laboratory workers who work frequently with S. typhi.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Typhoid Prophylaxis
6 years and older:
1 capsule orally, on days 1, 3, 5, and 7, 1 hour before a meal, with cold or lukewarm fluids
Comments:
- The course should be completed at least 1 week before potential exposure to S. typhi.
- Efficacy has been shown to persist for at least 5 years
- Routine immunization is not recommended.
- Immunization is recommended for travelers to areas with a recognized risk, persons with close exposure to a S. typhi carrier, and laboratory workers who work frequently with S. typhi.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
- An optimum booster schedule has not been determined.
- The recommended re-immunization dose consisting of 4 capsules taken on alternate days be given every 5 years under conditions of repeated or continued exposure to typhoid fever.
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Crucell Vaccines at http://www.crucell.com.us or the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) at http://www.fda.gov/vaers .
Dialysis
No adjustment recommended
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Take with cold or lukewarm drink, approximately 1 hour before food.
- Do not chew.
- Swallow as soon as possible after placing in mouth.
Storage requirements:
- Keep refrigerated at all times.
Patient advice:
- It is essential that all 4 doses be taken at the prescribed alternate day schedule to obtain maximum protection.
- Not all people will be protected from typhoid fever; take precautions to avoid exposure.
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