Typhoid vaccine Salmonella Typhi:
Typhoid is a serious disease caused by Salmonella thyme bacteria transmitted through contaminated food and water, resulting in general fever and fatigue and sometimes death. The disease has fallen in countries with modern health systems and typhoid remains a health problem in developing countries.
Type of vaccine:
There are two types of vaccine:
Type I: It consists of a part of the bacteria given as a syringe of the muscle.
Type II: oral vaccine containing weak germs.
Vaccination schedule:
The first vaccine is given as a single dose after 2 years of age and repeated every two years if necessary.
The second type is given to children over the age of 6 years on 4 doses in two days interval between the dose and the other, and can be given a supportive dose after 5 years when necessary.
Typhoid is a serious disease caused by Salmonella thyme bacteria transmitted through contaminated food and water, resulting in general fever and fatigue and sometimes death. The disease has fallen in countries with modern health systems and typhoid remains a health problem in developing countries.
Type of vaccine:
There are two types of vaccine:
Type I: It consists of a part of the bacteria given as a syringe of the muscle.
Type II: oral vaccine containing weak germs.
Vaccination schedule:
The first vaccine is given as a single dose after 2 years of age and repeated every two years if necessary.
The second type is given to children over the age of 6 years on 4 doses in two days interval between the dose and the other, and can be given a supportive dose after 5 years when necessary.
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