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Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi

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Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi Uses

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is used to prevent typhoid fever.

How Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi works

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is a vaccine which helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.

Common side effects of Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi

Fever, Headache, Muscle pain, Injection site redness, Fatigue, General discomfort, Injection site swelling
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Dr. Love Sharma
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Reviewed By
Dr. Shilpa Garcha
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated
13 Jun 2023 | 11:26 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi

  • Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi helps prevent typhoid.
  • It should be given at least 2 weeks before protection against typhoid fever is required. 
  • Take it in addition to strict food, water and personal hygiene measures to avoid the disease.
  • It is usually given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm or leg.
  • It is not recommended for use in infants and children under two years of age.
  • Protection lasts for around 3 years. Booster injection is required every 3 years to provide continued immunity.

Frequently asked questions for Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi

Q. What Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is used for?

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is a vaccine used to help prevent typhoid fever, which is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. The organism which causes typhoid fever can be passed on through contaminated food or water. If you are in an area where there is a risk of getting typhoid fever, in addition to getting vaccinated with Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi, it is also very important to be careful with your personal, food and water hygiene. Hygiene will also help avoid illness caused by other bacteria in the water.

Q. How does Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi work?

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi works by causing your body to produce its own protection against typhoid fever. It does this by making substances, called antibodies, which destroy the Salmonella typhi organism. If you have been vaccinated against Salmonella typhi, your body is able to attack that organism if you come in contact with it.

Q. How is Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi given?

Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi is given as an injection, usually into your upper arm muscle, by a doctor or nurse. For children, the muscle of the upper thigh may be preferred. Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi should not be injected directly into a vein, or any blood vessel.

Q. Is Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi effective?

Usually it takes several weeks after vaccination to fully develop antibodies against typhoid fever. Most people will make enough antibodies against Salmonella typhi. However, as with all vaccines, 100% protection cannot be guaranteed.

Q. Can Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi cause typhoid fever?

No. Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi will not cause typhoid fever. It just helps your body in producing antibodies against it, so that your body can fight the infection if you are exposed to it in future.

Q. What is the dose of Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Of Salmonella Typhi?

You must have one dose at least 2 weeks before you may be exposed to typhoid fever. If you are continually or repeatedly exposed to the Salmonella typhi organism, a booster dose is recommended every 2 to 3 years.

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