VACCINE TYPHOID, polysac. "Typhim Vi", 1 dose, multid. vial
Valid Article
VACCINE TYPHOID polysaccharide unconjugate
CAUTION
The multidose vaccine is worded and codified by unit (= 1 dose) to make the order easier.
Please always consider the MSF STD (Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine-TCV) before ordering a NST.
Therapeutic Action
Purified Vi capsular polysaccharide of Salmonella typhi (Ty2 strain)
Unconjugate vaccine
Indications
Active immunisation against typhoid fever caused by Salmonella enterica serovar typhi, S. typhi in adults and children over 2 years of age.
This typhoid unconjugate polysaccharide vaccine should be replaced by the typhoid conjugate vaccine.
The typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) offers a broader age range (can be administered from the age of 6 months) and longer-lasting protection (probably several years) than the thyphoid unconjugate polysaccharide vaccine administered from the age of 2 years, with protection for 2 years.
Instructions for use
Solution for injection
Must be given by IM route.
The syringe presentation is intended for international staff only.
Orders are always done in number of doses and not in number of vials! (See Preliminary remarks on Vaccines)
Precautions for Use
Do not administer to children under 2 years of age.
As with all injectable vaccines and/or immunoglobulins, appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of rare anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.
- Opened vials: store between 2°C and 8°C for up to 6 hrs.
- The vaccine vial monitor (VVM) is mandatory on each vaccine.