Typhoid Fever Vaccination
Pronounced (TYE-foid)
One of the Non-routine Vaccines by Disease
If you are traveling to a country where typhoid (Salmonella serotype Typhi) is common, you should consider being vaccinated against typhoid. Visit a doctor or travel clinic to discuss your vaccination options.
Remember that you will need to complete your vaccination at least 1 week before you travel so that the vaccine has time to take effect. Typhoid vaccines lose effectiveness after several years; if you were vaccinated in the past, check with your doctor to see if it is time for a booster vaccination.
- Page last reviewed: September 30, 2010
- Page last updated: September 30, 2010
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