Cholera vaccine, live Side Effects

For the Consumer

Applies to cholera vaccine, live: oral suspension

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

• stomach pain, loss of appetite;

• headache; or

• feeling tired.

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 cholera vaccine, live: oral suspension

General

The most common adverse events were tiredness, headache, abdominal pain, and nausea/vomiting.^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Tiredness (31.3%)
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fever^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache (28.9%)^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Abdominal pain (18.7%), nausea/vomiting (18.3%)
Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea^[Ref]

Metabolic

Very common (10% or more): Lack of appetite (16.5%)^[Ref]

Not all side effects for cholera vaccine, live may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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