Adults and Children: The oral typhoid vaccine is suitable for adults and children over a certain age who require protection against typhoid fever, particularly when travelling to areas where sanitation and food hygiene standards may be lower.
Side effects: Side effects are usually mild and may include stomach discomfort, nausea, headache, or mild fever. These symptoms are typically short-lived.
Additional precautions: Typhoid is spread through contaminated food and water. When travelling, drink bottled or treated water, avoid ice unless made from safe water, eat thoroughly cooked food, and practise good hand hygiene.
Risks of typhoid: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can cause prolonged fever, abdominal pain, weakness, and digestive symptoms. Without treatment, it can lead to serious complications.