Indications & Uses
Typhim Vi is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Dosage: Adults and children aged 2 years or older receive a single 0.5 ml dose. For those who remain at risk of typhoid fever, a single booster dose is recommended, given no more than 3 years after the previous dose.
Administration: Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine is given by intramuscular injection only and must never be administered intravenously. In adults, the injection is given in the deltoid muscle; in children, it may be given in either the deltoid or the vastus lateralis muscle. It should not be injected into the gluteal region, as a nerve trunk may be present there. Because bleeding can occur at the injection site, the vaccine should be given with caution to people with thrombocytopenia or other bleeding disorders. After the injection, firm pressure (without rubbing) should be applied to the site for at least two minutes.
Co-administration: This vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines, but it must not be mixed with any other vaccine or medicinal product in the same syringe.
Side Effects
Most people who receive the Typhim Vi vaccine experience some reaction to it, usually mild to moderate and short-lived. The most common are local reactions at the injection site, such as redness, swelling, and tenderness. Systemic reactions such as general discomfort, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle aches, and mild fever are reported less often. In very rare cases, allergic-type reactions such as itching, rash, or hives may occur.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
This vaccine helps protect against typhoid fever caused by Salmonella typhi, but it does not protect against paratyphoid fever or illness caused by non-invasive Salmonella strains. It should not be given to anyone with a known hypersensitivity to any of its components, or to anyone who has previously shown signs of hypersensitivity after receiving a typhoid vaccine or any other vaccine containing Vi polysaccharide Salmonella typhi antigens. Patients who are on immunosuppressive treatment or who have an immunodeficiency may not develop an adequate response to the vaccine. Vaccination should be postponed in anyone suffering from an acute, severe febrile illness.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Typhoid vaccine's effects on foetal development and fertility have not been studied. It should be used in pregnancy only when the risk of infection is high. Whether it passes into breast milk is also unknown, so nursing mothers should receive it only if it is clearly needed.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine out of the reach of children. Store it at +2°C to +8°C, and keep the same range during transportation. Don't let it freeze, and if the vaccine has been frozen, discard it. Protect it from light.
Common questions about Typhim Vi 25 mcg/0.5 ml
What is Typhim Vi 25 mcg/0.5 ml IM Injection?
Typhim Vi 25 mcg/0.5 ml IM Injection is a medicine that contains Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine. It is made by Synovia Pharma PLC. It belongs to the Vaccines group of medicines.
What is Typhim Vi used for?
Typhim Vi is used for: Fever, Typhoid Fever.
What are the side effects of Typhim Vi?
Most people who receive the Typhim Vi vaccine experience some reaction to it, usually mild to moderate and short-lived. The most common are local reactions at the injection site, such as redness, swelling, and tenderness.
Can I take Typhim Vi during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Typhoid vaccine's effects on foetal development and fertility have not been studied. It should be used in pregnancy only when the risk of infection is high. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Typhim Vi?
Keep Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine out of the reach of children. Store it at +2°C to +8°C, and keep the same range during transportation.
Do I need a prescription for Typhim Vi?
Typhim Vi is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.