Typhim Salmonella Typhi Vi Polysaccharide - 0.5 ml IM Vaccine (Refrigerator)

Product Overview:

• Typhim (Salmonella typhi Vi Polysaccharide) 0.5 ml vaccine is used to prevent Salmonella typhi fever. There are two types of Salmonella typhi vaccine.
• The live Salmonella typhi vaccine is available as a capsule that is swallowed and works by stimulating the body's immune system to build protection against the bacteria.
• The inactivated Salmonella typhi vaccine is injected into a muscle by a health care provider, and it works by triggering the body's immune response to produce antibodies that help protect against  Salmonella typhi fever.

How It Works:

• Contains an inactivated form of Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It works by triggering the body's immune response to produce antibodies that help protect against  Salmonella typhi fever.

Benefits:

• The  Salmonella typhi vaccine is commonly used to prevent  Salmonella typhi fever.


•  Salmonella typhi fever is a serious illness caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria.


• It causes symptoms such as fever, weakness, and diarrhea and can be serious and life-threatening without treatment.


•  Salmonella typhi fever is spread through contaminated food or water.


•  Salmonella typhi fever is not common in the United States but is more common in certain areas, such as South and Southeast Asia, Central and South America, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Directions for Use:

Active Ingredients : 

• Salmonella typhi Vi Polysaccharide vaccine 0.5 ml

Side Effects:

• Headache


• Fever


• Pain, redness, and swelling near the injection site


• General feeling of being unwell, tired, or not having your usual energy

Cautions & Warnings:

• The injection should be vaccinated at least two weeks before potential exposure to  Salmonella typhi fever. Check with your health care provider for recommendations on when to receive the vaccine. If you are at risk of exposure to  Salmonella typhi fever after two years, your health care provider may recommend getting the vaccine again.

Pregnancy Warnings : 

• It is not known if or how the  Salmonella typhi vaccine could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your health care provider will advise you if you should get the  Salmonella typhi vaccine while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings : 

• It is not known if the  Salmonella typhi vaccine passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will advise you if you should get the  Salmonella typhi vaccine while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• The  Salmonella typhi vaccine is usually given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic. You will not store it at home.

FAQ:

• Q . Does the  Salmonella typhi vaccine interact with foods or drinks?


• A . There are no known interactions between the  Salmonella typhi vaccine and foods or drinks.


• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect the  Salmonella typhi vaccine.


• Q . What should I do if I miss a dose of the  Salmonella typhi vaccine?


• A . If you miss an appointment to get your  Salmonella typhi vaccine, call to make another appointment as soon as possible. Check with your health care provider to make sure you receive the vaccine at least two weeks before potential exposure to  Salmonella typhi fever.


• Q . Does the  Salmonella typhi vaccine interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?


• A . Always tell your health care provider about all recent and upcoming vaccines plus any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are taking proguanil, which is one of the active ingredients in Malarone and Malarone Pediatric, a drug used to prevent or treat malaria.


• This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with the  Salmonella typhi vaccine. Always check with your health care provider.