POLYSACCHARIDE TYPHOID VACCINE
Vaccine prepared from purified Vi capsular poly saccharide of Salmonella typhi. Immunity appears about 7- 15 days after injection. Duration of protection is of atleast 3 years. The protection level observed in endemic areas is about 60%.Prevention of typhoid fever for adults and children over 5 years old.
One single dose injection of 0.5ml(sub-cutaneous or intra-muscular) ensures protection.
Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, children below 5 years.
Does not afford protection against Salmonella paratyphi A or B.In event of fever,acute infection, it is preferable to delay the vaccination.
Slight local pain,rise in temperature,rash.
Brand Name | Manufactured by |
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TYPHO-VI VACCINE | BIOMED PVT. LTD |
Brand Name | Manufactured by |
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TYPHIM VI | NEWGEN |
TYPHIVAX | AVENTIS PASTEUR |
VACTYPH | ZYDUS VACCICARE |