Typhoid

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. The infection can affect the whole body and, if left untreated, may lead to serious health complications.

The disease is most commonly spread through:

• Contaminated food and drinks
• Unsafe drinking water
• Poor sanitation and hygiene conditions
• Contact with infected individuals

Travellers visiting higher-risk destinations may be more vulnerable to infection.

Symptoms usually develop gradually and may include:

• Persistent high fever
• Headache
• Fatigue and weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Stomach pain
• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Muscle aches
• Feeling generally unwell

Without appropriate treatment, symptoms can become severe and may require hospital care.

Typhoid vaccination is often recommended for:

• Travellers visiting countries where typhoid is common
• Individuals staying with friends or relatives abroad
• Long-term travellers and backpackers
• People visiting rural areas with limited sanitation facilities
• Humanitarian workers and volunteers
• Individuals travelling to destinations with a higher risk of food and water-borne diseases

Our travel health specialists can assess your destination and travel plans to determine whether typhoid vaccination is recommended for you.

Typhoid vaccination is available in different forms depending on your individual circumstances and travel requirements.

• Administered as a single injection
• Suitable for many travellers
• Usually provides protection for approximately three years

• Taken as a course of capsules
• Suitable for some travellers
• May provide protection for several years

Our healthcare professional will advise which option is most appropriate for you.

Typhoid is more commonly found in parts of:

• South Asia
• Southeast Asia
• Africa
• Central America
• South America
• The Middle East

The level of risk varies by destination, length of stay, and travel activities.

Vaccination provides important protection, but travellers should also follow food and water safety precautions.

We recommend:

• Drinking bottled, boiled, or properly treated water
• Avoiding ice in drinks unless you know the water source is safe
• Eating freshly cooked food served hot
• Avoiding raw or undercooked foods
• Washing hands regularly with soap and water
• Avoiding food from unhygienic sources

These measures can help reduce the risk of typhoid and other travel-related illnesses.

If you are travelling abroad and may be at risk of typhoid fever, book a travel health consultation at Rusholme Pharmacy.

Our team can assess your travel plans, recommend suitable vaccinations, and provide practical advice to help keep you safe while travelling.

Book your Typhoid Vaccination today and travel with greater confidence.