Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi
Information about Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi
Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi Uses
Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is used to prevent typhoid fever.
How Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi works
Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi
Pain, Diarrhea, Feeling of discomfort, Erythema (skin redness), Fever, Headache, Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Muscle pain, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Tenderness
Available Medicine for Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi
Expert advice for Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi
- Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi helps prevent typhoid.
- It should be given at least 2 weeks before protection against typhoid fever is required.
- Take it in addition to strict food, water and personal hygiene measures to avoid the disease.
- It is usually given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm or leg.
- It is not recommended for use in infants and children under two years of age.
- Protection lasts for around 3 years. Booster injection is required every 3 years to provide continued immunity.