Drug reference

typhoid-paratyphoid a, b vaccine

Killed (Inactivated) bacterial vaccine · Vaccine for typhoid/paratyphoid

Killed (Inactivated) bacterial vaccineVaccine for typhoid/paratyphoid

CDSCO approved

EXCRETION

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not curated

INTERACTIONS

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none in our sources

PREGNANCY

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not curated

Mechanism

The vaccine is a sterile suspension containing S. typhi and S. paratyphi A and B organisms. It acts as an antigen which induces the production of specific antibodies by the recipient.

Indications

Prevention of enteric fever

Dosing

Adult: 0.5 ml s.c., 2–3 injections at 2–4 weeks intervals. Booster doses may be given every 2–3 years.
Pediatric: 0.5 ml s.c., 2–3 injections at 2–4 weeks intervals. Booster doses may be given every 2–3 years.