Warning
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine.
- Severe febrile illness or acute infection (postpone vaccination).
- Precautions:
- Not for use in children under 2 years, as effectiveness is not established.
- Does not protect against other species of Salmonella or non-typhoidal infections.
- Ensure appropriate management is available in case of an allergic reaction post-vaccination.
- Pregnancy and Lactation:
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Caution should be exercised in nursing mothers.
- Possible Side Effects:
- Common: Injection site reactions (pain, redness, swelling), fever, headache, fatigue.
- Rare: Allergic reactions, including rash, urticaria, or anaphylaxis.
- Storage Instructions:
- Store in a refrigerator at 2 °C–8 °C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
Note:
Typhim Vi is not a substitute for proper hygiene practices and safe food and water precautions when travelling to areas with endemic typhoid fever.