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Typhoid Vaccine

An injected vaccine (Typhim Vi) that protects against typhoid fever.

Clinical information

Common uses

preventing typhoid fever in people 2 years and older
protection before expected exposure, such as travel

Common side effects

pain or tenderness at the injection site
headache
tiredness

Cautions

vaccinate at least 2 weeks before expected exposure
not established for children under 2 years
rare allergic reactions reported

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Typhim Vi (typhoid Vi polysaccharide vaccine) label (Sanofi), setid ad1fbe7f-2995-45dd-92f3-7baccaab85d9 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Typherix Vaccine	Parenteral ( Vaccine )	25 mcg/0.5 ml	authorized medicine importers	POM
Typhoid Vaccine	Parenteral ( Vaccine )	25 mcg/0.5 ml	—	POM