General Information on Typhim VI
Typhim VI is a typhoid vaccine. Typhoid or typhoid fever is a severe and life-threatening disease that is caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. This disease, if not treated properly or on time, can result in death.
The signs of typhoid include muscle aches, high fever, extreme weakness, severe headache, loss of appetite, confusion, stomach pain, agitation, constipation/diarrhea, and rose colored spots on your skin. If left untreated, typhoid can result in total kidney failure or perforation in the intestines, which leads to internal bleeding. If the typhoid fever spreads to your gallbladder, you may become a chronic carrier of the typhoid causing bacteria. This means that you may not feel or notice any signs of typhoid fever, but that you may spread the disease onto others.
You can buy Typhim VI online for the prevention of typhoid in adults and children older than 2 years, but only after consulting your doctor. Typhim VI or any other form of typhoid vaccination is not a part of routine immunization conducted in the United States, but it is recommended if you frequently travel to those parts of the world where typhoid is prevalent.
Side effects of Typhim VI
You must not be given a booster dose of Typhim VI if you have previously suffered from an allergy after the first shot was administered. Signs of an allergy to Typhim VI include the appearance of hives, breathing difficulties, and a swollen face or throat. You must make a note of any side effect you experience after you are given Typhim VI. Before you receive the booster shot, you must inform your doctor about all the side effects you faced.
It is important to remember that while Typhim VI may trigger certain side effects in rare cases, the danger to your health is far greater if you contract typhoid. As such, you must seriously consider taking Typhim VI if required even though there are any chances of the side effects surfacing. Some serious but rare side effects that may occur due to Typhim VI include the following:
- Swollen glands, fever, nausea, joint pain, itching or rashes
- Shaking or tremors
- Dizziness, feeling like fainting
Mild side effects may also occur when you are given Typhim VI. You must tell your doctor about them as well even though they may seem minor before being administered the booster dose of Typhim VI. Given below are some mild side effects associated with Typhim VI:
- Weakness
- Stomach pain, low fever, headache
- Lump, swelling, redness, tenderness or pain in the area where the vaccine was injected
Dosage of Typhim VI
Typhim VI is available as an intramuscular injection, which would be administered in a hospital or a doctor’s clinic/office. You would be given the vaccine as a single shot, but it is recommended that you get a booster dose of Typhim VI in 2 year intervals. Your doctor, however, may determine a different booster schedule based on several factors, like your medical condition, age, and risk of contracting typhoid. In any case, you must follow only your doctor’s recommended schedule.
If you are planning to travel to a region where typhoid is prevalent, buy Typhim VI and use it at least 14 days before you are scheduled to leave.
Interactions
Before you buy Typhim VI, you must let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications, health supplements, or herbal drugs.
Pharmacist Notes: Ships refridgerated however Thyphim is not adversely affected by high temperatures.
