What is it?
Typhoid is spread through consumption of contaminated food and water. Symptoms include: fever,headache, constipation and sometimes diarrhoea. 10 – 15% of cases will develop severe disease that can cause septicaemia and meningitis. Untreated typhoid carries a 20% fatality risk.
Typhoid is present worldwide. Highest risk areas found in the Indian subcontinent, Asia, Africa and Latin America. In risk areas vaccination is recommended for travellers where food and water may be contaminated.
Vaccine Schedule
One Dose
Booster – every 3 years
Cost Per Dose
£28.00
Also available :
Oral Typhoid Vaccine
Schedule
Days 1, 3 and 5.
Booster to be taken every 1- 3 years.
Cost Per Dose
£30
Purchase water purification products – available at our sister site World Wide Nets
For further disease and country recommendations information visit: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
