What are the symptoms of typhoid in a child when they have had vaccine?

Symptoms of typhoid in a child who has been vaccinated

Children who have been vaccinated against typhoid fever may still develop the disease, but they are less likely to do so and their symptoms are usually milder. The symptoms of typhoid fever in a vaccinated child may include:

- Fever

- Headache

- Muscle aches

- Weakness

- Fatigue

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhoea

- Abdominal pain

- Loss of appetite

- Weight loss

- Confusion

Seek medical attention if your child has any of these symptoms.

Treatment

The treatment for typhoid fever is antibiotics. The antibiotics that are used to treat typhoid fever include:

- Ciprofloxacin

- Ceftriaxone

- Azithromycin

- Amoxicillin-clavulanate

The treatment for typhoid fever usually lasts for 7 to 14 days.

Prevention

The best way to prevent typhoid fever is to get vaccinated. The typhoid vaccine is available in two forms:

- The oral typhoid vaccine (Typhim Vi) is given by mouth and is recommended for children 2 years of age and older.

- The injectable typhoid vaccine (Typhoid conjugate vaccine) is given as a shot and is recommended for children 6 months of age and older.

The typhoid vaccine is very effective in preventing typhoid fever. It is also safe and has few side effects.

Other ways to prevent typhoid fever include:

- Washing your hands frequently with soap and water

- Drinking only clean water

- Avoiding eating raw or undercooked food

- Getting vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B

Typhoid fever is a serious disease, but it can be prevented. If you are travelling to an area where typhoid fever is common, talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated.