Indications
Typhoid conjugate vaccine is used for active immunization against infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It can be given to infants, children, adolescents and adults who are older than 6 months and younger than 45 years.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Typhoid Vi Conjugate Vaccine is a clear, colourless solution with no visible particles in it. Each dose contains 25 mcg of Typhoid Vi polysaccharide conjugated to CRMt97. The polysaccharide is made using Citrobacter freundii sensu lato 3056 (Vi) and is conjugated to CRM197, which acts as the carrier protein. Sodium Chloride and Phosphate Buffer are used as the diluent (buffering agent) in the formulation, and 2-Phenoxyethanol is added as a preservative.
BE's Typhoid Vi Conjugate Vaccine can be given as a single 0.5 mL intramuscular dose to infants, children, adolescents and adults aged >6 months to <45 years. The vaccine meets the requirements of I.P. and WHO.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has established whether typhoid conjugate vaccine is safe or effective in pregnant women or in nursing mothers. It is also not known whether the vaccine passes into human milk.
⚠️ 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.