📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Active immunization against salmonella typhi infection:*
BY IM INJ: Adult & Children and infants of age 6 months and above: 0.5 ml as a single dose. A booster dose may be given after 3 years.
💊 Mode of Administration
It should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid or the vastus lateralis of children below two years of age. It should not be injected into the gluteal area or areas where there may be a nerve trunk. Do not administer intravenously, intradermally, or subcutaneously. It should not be mixed with other vaccine or medicinal products in the same syringe. Prevention becomes effective in 2-3 weeks after immunization.
⛔ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any constituent of the vaccine, pregnant & lactating women, fever or severe infection.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Fever and pain at injection-site and swelling, within the first 48 hours after vaccination that disappears within 2 days. Rare: Tenderness, itching, arthralgia, cold, cough, vomiting and myalgia.
🧪 Compatibility & Storage Stability
Stability & Storage: Store in a refrigerator at 2 to 8oC (35o to 46 oF). Do not freeze discard if frozen