Some people should not get typhoid vaccine or should wait

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2013/02/13

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Inactivated Typhoid Vaccine (Shot)

Should not be given to children younger than 2 years of age.
Anyone who has had a severe reaction to a previous dose of this vaccine should not get another dose.
Anyone who has a severe allergy to any component of this vaccine should not get it. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies.
Anyone who is moderately or severely ill at the time the shot is scheduled should usually wait until they recover before getting the vaccine.

Live Typhoid Vaccine (Oral)

Should not be given to children younger than 6 years of age.
Anyone who has had a severe reaction to a previous dose of this vaccine should not get another dose.
Anyone who has a severe allergy to any component of this vaccine should not get it. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies.
Anyone who is moderately or severely ill at the time the vaccine is scheduled should usually wait until they recover before getting it. Tell your doctor if you have an illness involving vomiting or diarrhea.
Anyone whose immune system is weakened should not get this vaccine. They should get the typhoid shot instead. This includes anyone who:
- has HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system,
- is being treated with drugs that affect the immune system, such as steroids, for 2 weeks or longer,
- has any kind of cancer,
- is taking cancer treatment with radiation or drugs.
Oral typhoid vaccine should not be given until at least 3 days after taking antibiotics.