Typhim Vi protects against typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is recommended for travellers to regions with poor sanitation, particularly the Indian subcontinent, Asia and Africa.
£35 per dose — single-dose course
Who it is for
Adults and children from 2 years travelling to areas with poor sanitation, particularly the Indian subcontinent, Asia and Africa.
Number of doses
A single injection.
When to have it
Ideally at least 2 weeks before travel.
How long protection lasts
Around 3 years, after which a booster may be advised for continued travel to higher-risk areas.
How it is given
An injection into the upper arm.
Price
£35 per dose
Typhim Vi is a single-dose vaccine that protects against typhoid fever, a bacterial illness spread through contaminated food and water. It is recommended for travellers to areas with poor sanitation, especially the Indian subcontinent, Asia and Africa. The Typhim Vi typhoid vaccine is available at Crewe Travel Clinic in Crewe, Cheshire.
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, which spread through food and water contaminated with the faeces of an infected person. It causes a prolonged high fever, headache, abdominal discomfort and general illness, and can lead to serious complications if untreated.
The disease is most common in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, particularly across South Asia, parts of Southeast Asia, Africa and parts of Central and South America. The risk is higher for travellers staying with local communities or visiting rural areas.
Typhim Vi is given as a single injection and is suitable for adults and children from a young age. Vaccination works best alongside careful food and water hygiene. Your travel health nurse will assess your destination and plans to advise whether it is suitable for you.
At least 2 weeks before travel
The single dose is ideally given at least two weeks before travel to allow protection to develop.
Good level of protection
The vaccine provides good protection against typhoid for most people, although it does not cover every strain, so food and water precautions remain important.
3 years
Protection lasts around three years, after which a booster may be advised for those who continue to travel to higher-risk areas.
Typhoid vaccination may be advised for travellers to areas with poor sanitation, especially those visiting the Indian subcontinent, staying for longer periods, or travelling to rural locations. It is particularly worth considering for those visiting friends and relatives or eating outside well-regulated settings. Your travel health nurse will assess your itinerary before recommending it.
Typhoid vaccination may be advised for travellers to regions where typhoid is common and sanitation is poor, especially the Indian subcontinent, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and parts of Central and South America. It is particularly worth considering for longer stays, rural travel and people who will be eating or drinking outside well-regulated settings. A travel health assessment helps confirm whether it is suitable for your trip.
Typhim Vi is given as a single injection, usually into the upper arm. To allow protection to develop, the dose is ideally given at least two weeks before departure, so it is best arranged as part of your wider travel vaccination planning. The vaccine can often be given at the same appointment as other travel vaccines where appropriate.
A single dose of Typhim Vi provides a good level of protection for most people for around three years. A booster may be advised after this time for those who continue to travel to higher-risk areas. No typhoid vaccine protects against every strain, so careful food and water hygiene remains essential throughout your trip.
Most side effects are mild and settle within a few days. The most common are soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, and some people may experience a mild headache, tiredness or a slightly raised temperature. Serious reactions are uncommon. If you have any concerns after vaccination, you can speak to our clinical team for advice.