Typhoid vaccine (live), oral
Generic name: typhoid vaccine (live), oral [ TYE-foid-vax-EEN ]
Brand name: Vivotif Berna
Dosage form: oral delayed release capsule (-)
Drug class:Bacterial vaccines
What is typhoid vaccine?
Typhoid vaccine is used to help prevent this disease in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Although not part of a routine immunization schedule in the U.S., typhoid vaccine is recommended for:
people who travel to area where typhoid fever is common (especially Asia, Africa, and Central or South America);
people who live with someone who is a typhoid carrier; and
laboratory workers who may come into contact with Salmonella typhi in a work setting.
This vaccine works by exposing you to a small amount of the bacteria, which causes your body to develop immunity to the disease.
Typhoid vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body, and will not prevent any disease caused by bacteria other than Salmonella typhi.
Like any vaccine, the typhoid vaccine may not provide protection from disease in every person.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not receive this vaccine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to typhoid vaccine in the past, or if you have:
a fever with any type of infection or illness; or
weak immune system caused by disease or by using certain medicine.
If you have any of these other conditions, your vaccine may need to be postponed or not given at all:
stomach flu or any illness with vomiting or diarrhea;
if you are taking an antibiotic, especially a sulfa drug; or
if you plan to start taking anti-malaria medicine within 10 days after receiving a typhoid oral vaccine.
You can still receive a vaccine if you have a minor cold. In the case of a more severe illness with a fever or any type of infection, wait until you get better before receiving this vaccine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
How should I take typhoid vaccine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take each capsule according to the recommended schedule or this vaccine may not be effective. Plan ahead so that you complete all doses at least 1 week before you enter ...
