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Typhoid Vaccinations in London

Travelling to the developing world? Protect yourself against Typhoid
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Basic Information

Infection Method

Typhoid is a bacterial infection contracted through contaminated food or water. If typhoid fever is left untreated, it can develop into a serious condition, leading to hospitalization or death.

Typhoid symptoms usually develop 1-2 weeks after being infected with Salmonella typhi bacteria. Common symptoms include:

• Lost appetite
• Headache
• General aches and pains, including stomach pain
• Fever
• Nausea
• Lethargy
• Constipation (commonest in adults)
• Diarrhoea (commonest in children)
• A rash of small pink spots
• Confusion

Additional Information

Shellfish are common carriers of typhoid if they are taken from sewerage polluted waters. Equally eating food fruit and veg fertilized with human waste or contaminated milk or dairy products.

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Vaccination

Administration Method

The Typhoid vaccination can be administered via an injection into the muscle in your arm (Typhim VI).

Course

The Typhoid injection should be taken as 1 dose 2 weeks before travel, but can be taken immediately before travel.

Length of Protection

Once you’ve been vaccinated, you’ll be protected for between two and three years.

Dose & Price

There are a number of different vaccinations available, depending on your specific circumstances:

• Typhoid (typhim VI) – Single Dose– £65 per dose
• Hepatitis A and Typhoid (Viatim) – Single Dose – £135 per dose

Side Effects

The vaccination immunization can cause side effects, including local pain, redness, inflammation, and flu-like symptoms. Also, gastrointestinal disturbance and immune system problems in pregnant women.

Minimise the risk of catching Typhoid Fever

There are a number of ways to minimise the risk of catching Typhoid Fever, including:
• Wash or sanitise your hands regularly
• Avoid drinking untreated water, use clean cups and glasses, and use bottled water to brush your teeth
• Avoid raw fruit and veg, which might have been washed in contaminated water. Stick to hot foods.

• Avoid food from street vendors
• Purchase a Water Bottle from Our Clinics.

FAQs

Does immunisation hurt?
Not all vaccinations are delivered by needle. But whenever they are, we bring all our considerable expertise into play to make sure it hurts as little as possible. Modern needles are so fine they hurt a lot less than the old fashioned versions used to. You shouldn’t feel anything worse than a sharp prick.
What if I have an abnormal reaction?
We don’t just vaccinate you and abandon you! If you don’t feel well afterwards or experience an abnormal reaction, phone us or come straight back in and we’ll check you out.
Will I get a vaccination record card?
Yes, and it’ll act as a record of the vaccinations you’ve been given. The cards include information about how long the vaccination is effective and your booster dates. If you already have a vaccination record card, bring it to your consultation so we can check your immunisation history.
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Meet the Team

Dr Elizabeth Tuckey

Director
MBBS, BA Philosophy

Kami Soltysik

Travel Nurse
BSc Nursing

Katy Peters

Clinical Director
BN (Hons), DipTM (LSHTM), Dip TM, MFTM

Dr Elizabeth Tuckey

Director
MBBS, BA Philosophy

Kami Soltysik

Travel Nurse
BSc Nursing

Katy Peters

Clinical Director
BN (Hons), DipTM (LSHTM), Dip TM, MFTM

Testimonials

“Quick, friendly, and professional! I also loved the fact that the specialist gave me pricing options (as I had to take a few vaccines at once) and could answer all of my questions.”

Melia Lilembo Mazamba

“Quick, reliable, and well priced immunisation service. Highly recommend!”
Alex Karroum
“Good service – put my mind at ease. The nurse was very good and very knowledgeable so could answer all of my queries. Overall, very easy, quick, and friendly process. Would recommend.”
Natasha
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