Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
Salt Composition : Salmonella Typhi Vaccine(25mcg)
Typhim VI Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. It is generally given at least 2 weeks prior to expected exposure with typhoid fever. A single dose is usually given every 3 years to those people who remain at risk of typhoid fever. Your doctor may also advise on the possible need for future booster dosing.
The most common side effect of this medicine is injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness). If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses. You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.
Typhim VI Vaccine is a vaccine.It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Oral, live attenuated Ty21a vaccine causes a local immune response in the intestinal tract. The attenuated strain causes lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis inducing a protective immune response.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Typhim VI
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vaccination should be postponed in patients with acute febrile illness or acute GI illness. Oral vaccine: Not to be used in congenital or acquired immunodeficient state, including patients receiving immunosuppressive or antimitotic drugs.
Typhim VI Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Typhim VI Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Typhim VI Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The FDA indicates both vaccines for individuals traveling to an endemic are from a non-endemic area. They are also FDA-recommended for individuals with household exposure to a chronic Salmonella typhi carrier or working in a laboratory setting with potentially contaminated specimens.
Some products that may interact with this vaccine include: antibiotics (such as sulfonamides like sulfamethoxazole), drugs that weaken the immune system (such as abatacept, tacrolimus, cancer chemotherapy, corticosteroids such as prednisone), proguanil.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Typhim VI Vaccine, please consult your doctor.\n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Typhim VI Vaccine is given to prevent typhoid fever in adults and children aged two and
above.
Inform your doctor if you have/ your child has any medical conditions, such as an immune deficiency condition (eg. HIV positive) or a bleeding disorder before taking Typhim VI Vaccine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
Q. What Typhim VI Vaccine is used for?
Typhim VI Vaccine is a vaccine used to help prevent typhoid fever, which is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. The organism which causes typhoid fever can be passed on through contaminated food or water. If you are in an area where there is a risk of getting typhoid fever, in addition to getting vaccinated with Typhim VI Vaccine, it is also very important to be careful with your personal, food and water hygiene. Hygiene will also help avoid illness caused by other bacteria in the water.
Q. How does Typhim VI Vaccine work?
Typhim VI Vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection against typhoid fever. It does this by making substances, called antibodies, which destroy the Salmonella typhi organism. If you have been vaccinated against Salmonella typhi, your body is able to attack that organism if you come in contact with it.
Q. How long does it take for Typhim VI Vaccine to develop antibodies?
Usually it takes several weeks after vaccination to fully develop antibodies against typhoid fever. Most people will make enough antibodies against Salmonella typhi. However, as with all vaccines, 100% protection cannot be guaranteed.
Q. Can Typhim VI Vaccine cause typhoid fever?
No. Typhim VI Vaccine will not cause typhoid fever. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.
