Typhoid Vaccination
Commonly found in regions with poor sanitation which is why typhoid vaccine is essential while travelling. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated with Batley Pharmacy!
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What is Typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, typically contracted through contaminated food and water.
Age
Vaccine
Price per Dose
2+
Typhoid
£30.00
5+
Typhoid
£30.00
Symptoms of Typhoid
High fever
Abdominal pain
Gastrointestinal issues
Muscle aches
Nausea
Vomiting
Typhoid fever Vaccination
There are two types of typhoid vaccines available: an injectable vaccine, which involves a single shot, and an oral vaccine has four capsules taken on alternate days. Getting vaccinated against typhoid is a crucial step for travellers to prevent infection and ensure a safe and healthy trip.
Who is most susceptible to Typhoid fever?
Travellers heading to areas with poor sanitation and inadequate hygiene practices are particularly at risk of contracting typhoid.
How do we help?
At Batley Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive travel health services, including typhoid vaccinations, to help you stay protected while abroad.
Frequently asked questions
The injectable typhoid vaccine provides protection for about 3 years and the oral typhoid vaccine provides protection for approximately up to 5 years.
The injectable typhoid vaccine is an inactivated vaccine and the oral typhoid vaccine is a live vaccine.
You can get typhoid vaccinations from various pharmacies and clinics in the UK. Get yourself vaccinated against typhoid with the typhoid vaccine now available at Batley Pharmacy.
Typhoid is most commonly found in East Asia and South Asia (especially India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America.
Typhoid can be transmitted by consuming food or drink that has been handled by an infected person shedding the bacteria or by sewage contamination of water or food.
For the inactivated injectable vaccine, it can be administered to individuals 2 years of age or older, at least 2 weeks before travel. For the oral vaccine, it can be used on individuals 6 years of age or older with 4 capsules, the last one taken one week before travel.
Both of the vaccines are effective, it depends on the age of the person and health status.
For children aged 2 and older, the inactivated typhoid vaccine is suitable. The oral vaccine is recommended for children aged 6 and older, but not for those younger than this.
The typhoid-inactivated vaccine is safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. However, typhoid oral vaccines are not recommended for pregnant women.