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  • Typhim vi
    Vivotif
  • Typhim vi
    Vivotif

  • Summary of Typhim Vi vs. Vivotif

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    Typhim Vi is an inactivated vaccine that helps protect people ages 2 and older from typhoid fever, a life-threatening bacterial infection. The vaccine isn't routine for everyone — it's only recommended for certain people at high risk of coming into contact with the typhoid bacteria. It's given as a single injection into the muscle to provide protection for 2 years. The most common side effects are pain and tenderness at the injection site.

    Summary for Vaccine
    Prescription only

    Vivotif is a prescription live-attenuated vaccine that's used to prevent typhoid fever in people ages 6 years and older. It comes as a capsule that's taken by mouth on an empty stomach every other day for 4 doses total. Vivotif isn't a routine vaccine for everyone; it's only recommended for certain people who are traveling to a place where typhoid is common or for people who are at high risk of coming into contact with Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. Side effects of this vaccine include stomach pain, nausea, and headache.

  • Indications of Typhim Vi vs. Vivotif

    Indications for
    •Prevention of typhoid fever in adults and children 2 years or older
    Indications for
    •Prevention of typhoid fever in people ages 6 years or older

  • Pros and Cons of Typhim Vi vs. Vivotif

    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •Only 1 dose needed before potential exposure
    •Can be given to children as young as 2 years old
    •No significant interactions with other medications
    Cons
    •Only available as an injection into the muscle
    •Must be given by a healthcare professional at a provider’s office, clinic, or pharmacy
    •Only provides protection for up to 2 years
    Pros and Const for Vaccine
    Pros
    •A first-choice option for preventing typhoid fever
    •Can provide protection for up to 5 years (compared to Typhim Vi (typhoid vaccine) injection)
    •Taken by mouth
    •Can be given to children as young as 6 years old
    Cons
    •Need to take 4 doses for a full course
    •Capsules need to be refrigerated
    •Need to take it an hour before a meal with a cold or luke-warm drink
    •Might not be a good option for people who have weakened immune systems

  • Common Side Effects of Typhim Vi vs. Vivotif

    Common Side Effects for
    •Tenderness at injection site (up to 98%)
    •Pain at injection site (up to 41%)
    •Feeling unwell (up to 24%)
    •Headache (up to 20%)
    •Hardening of skin at injection site (up to 15%)
    •Nausea (up to 8%)
    •Muscle pain (up to 7%)
    •Redness at injection site (up to 5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Stomach pain (6%)
    •Nausea (6%)
    •Headache (5%)

  • Warnings of Typhim Vi vs. Vivotif

    Common Side Effects for
    •Avoid contaminated food and water
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Fainting
    •Weakened immune system might affect vaccine response
    Common Side Effects for
    •Maintain necessary precautions
    •Interactions with other medications
    •Not recommended for people with weakened immune systems

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