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TYPHIM Vi is indicated for active immunisation against typhoid fever caused by Salmonella enterica serovar typhi, S.typhi in adults and children 2 years of age or older.
Before you prescribe this vaccine please refer to the Prescribing Information and SmPC.
TYPHIM Vi (Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine) is available in single doses and multipacks of 10 doses.
Why help protect your patients with TYPHIM Vi® Vaccination?
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that remains common in countries with poor sanitation and hygiene practices. Transmission usually occurs via the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food or water. Each year, globally, an estimated 11 to 20 million cases of typhoid occur and up to 161,000 deaths.1
TYPHIM Vi provides up to 3 years’ protection against typhoid fever (from day 21 after vaccination). Immunity appears within 1-3 weeks after injection.
Usage
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Presentation |
0.5 ml prefilled syringe Available in 1 and 10 syringe packs |
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Schedule |
1 dose |
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Further dose |
1 dose every 3 years for those at continued risk |
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Age range |
2 years + |
Ways to order
You can order Sanofi Vaccines in two ways: online at VAXISHOP or through our call centre. Read more about ordering vaccines.
- WHO Typhoid Fact sheet. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/typhoid (Accessed May 2023).
MAT-XU-2301128 ( v1.0)
Date of preparation: May 2023
