Vivotif Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral Ty21a
Why pick this one
Vivotif is the only FDA-approved oral typhoid vaccine, taken as four capsules on alternate days by adults and children over 6.
Best for
- Travelers visiting areas where typhoid exposure is recognized
- Adults and children over 6 seeking an oral typhoid vaccine
- People with intimate exposure to a Salmonella typhi carrier
- Microbiology laboratory workers who frequently handle Salmonella typhi
Look elsewhere if
- Children age 6 or younger
- People with an acute febrile illness or acute gastrointestinal illness
- People currently taking antibiotics or sulfonamides
- People with persistent diarrhea or vomiting
- People with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency
- Anyone seeking treatment for an active Salmonella typhi infection
Specialties
- oral typhoid vaccination with Ty21a
Certifications
- FDA-approved oral typhoid vaccine
What makes them different
- VIVOTIF is the only FDA-approved oral vaccine for typhoid fever
- The complete course consists of 4 capsules taken every other day over 7 days
- Protection has been shown to persist for at least 5 years
- Indicated for adults and children greater than 6 years of age
- Take 4 text reminders help travelers complete the dosing schedule
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1005 Slater Rd, Durham, NC 27703-5424
- Website
- https://vivotif.com/
- medical.information_na@bavarian-nordic.com
Services
- prescription typhoid vaccine
- travel health education and provider referral resources