Typhoid Fever Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know

About the Disease

• Questions and Answers
• Pictures of Typhoid
  Warning: Some of these photos are quite graphic.
• Travelers information
  If you are traveling to a country where typhoid is common...

Vaccine Information

Vaccination is not usually needed in the U.S. It is usually recommended only for international travelers going to developing countries where exposure to contaminated food or water is likely. If needed, there are currently two vaccines available in the United States. Please consult your doctor or travel clinic to determine which vaccine is right for you.

• Side Effects
• Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
• Questions and Answers

Vaccine Safety

As with all vaccines, there can be minor reactions, including pain and redness at the injection site, headache, fatigue or a vague feeling of discomfort.

• CDC's Vaccine Safety website
  • concerns | report a suspected vaccine reaction

Who Should Not be Vaccinated?

• Who should not be vaccinated with Typhoid vaccine?
• Pregnancy guidelines