Typhoid vaccine with fewer side effects.

From: FDA Consumer | Date: April 1, 1990 | Copyright information

Typhoid Vaccine with Fewer Side Effects

An oral typhoid vaccine in capsule form that produces fewer side effects than the injectable ones was approved by FDA last January.

The new product-which contains live bacteria in a coated capsule-is taken every other day for four days. Routine immunization for travelers is not recommended, except for those traveling to Central and South America, Africa, India and Southeast Asia, where typhoid is common. A booster dose e...

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