Getting a Typhoid Conjugate Vaccination (TCV) is a known effective way to increase your chances of preventing the disease.
Apart from the vaccination you can follow hygiene and sanitization practices, and consume safe drinking water.
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Typhoid, or typhoid fever, is a life-threatening disease that is more common in places with poor hygiene. It is best avoided by ensuring access to clean and safe water, better hygiene among people who handle food, and proper sanitation. It can also be prevented with the help of Typhoid Conjugate Vaccination (TCV).
If you miss out the dose of these vaccinations during the stipulated time, you can consult with your doctor for a Catch-up Vaccination.
Talk to your doctor about the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccination (TCV).
Typhoid is an infection of life-threatening proportions, caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. The disease has affected tens of millions of people worldwide.
Typhoid is known to spread through food and water that is contaminated. Hence, there is a huge chance of getting infected with Typhoid in places that have poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water.
Typhoid symptoms include:
Some may even have a rash. People who do not get treatment can continue having a fever for weeks or months. Severe cases of Typhoid fever can lead to complications or even death.
Children should receive a single dose between the ages of 6 months to 9 months.
If a child has not received this dose until 9 months of age, consult your doctor for a catch-up vaccination
However, consult your doctor for more information.
Commonly known side effects after inactivated Typhoid Conjugate Vaccination (TCV) include:
For more details on side effects, please consult your doctor.
Getting a Typhoid Conjugate Vaccination (TCV) is a known effective way to increase your chances of preventing the disease.
Apart from the vaccination you can follow hygiene and sanitization practices, and consume safe drinking water.
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Information appearing in this material is for general awareness only. Nothing contained in this material constitutes medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any medical queries, any question or concern you may have regarding your condition. The disease list indicated for vaccination is not complete, please consult your child’s Paediatrician for the complete vaccination schedule. The doctor shown in this material is being used for illustrative purpose only and is a professional model. The disease representation icons/images and animation are for illustrative purpose only.
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