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Oral Cholera Vaccine

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Indications

Oral Cholera Vaccine is used for active immunization against Vibrio cholerae. Anyone above 1 year of age can have it. There's no data on its safety or efficacy in infants (children under 1 year), so nothing can be said for that age group. Protection can be expected to start at the earliest 7 to 10 days after the primary series of the vaccine is completed. The vaccine was not shown to work against Vibrio cholerae serogroup O139.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

No specific clinical studies have looked at the safety of the oral cholera vaccine in pregnant women or at how well it works for them and their unborn babies. Even so, the vaccine may be given to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers in a medical emergency or during an epidemic, but only after the doctor has weighed the benefits against the risks carefully.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The recommended dose of the Oral Cholera Vaccine is 1.5 ml, and it is given by mouth. The primary schedule is two doses, with at least two weeks between them. The vaccine must not be given parenterally, which means not into a muscle, under the skin or into a vein. It is recommended for oral use only. Method of administration: the vaccine comes as a suspension. Shake the vial vigorously, then pour 1.5 ml into the mouth of the person receiving it. If needed, a little water can be given afterwards to help them swallow it. The vaccine can also be drawn out of the vial with a disposable syringe (without a needle) and squirted into the person's mouth. Again, the vaccine should not be given parenterally, whether intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous, and it is only recommended for oral administration.