Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral (Systemic)

Brand Names : Vivotif Berna

Proper Use of This Vaccine

It is important that all 4 doses of the vaccine be taken exactly as directed . If all the doses are not taken or if doses are not taken at the correct times, the vaccine may not work properly.

The vaccine capsules are meant to dissolve in the intestines. Therefore, they should be inspected to make sure that they are not broken or cracked when you take them. If any are broken or cracked, you will need to replace them.

Typhoid vaccine must be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 and 8 �C (35.6 and 46.4 �F) at all times. If the vaccine is left at room temperature, it will lose its effectiveness. Therefore, remember to replace unused vaccine in the refrigerator between doses.

Each dose of the vaccine should be taken approximately 1 hour before a meal. Take with a cold or lukewarm drink that has a temperature that does not exceed body temperature, e.g., 37 �C (98.6 �F).

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not chew it before swallowing. Also swallow the capsule as soon as possible after you place it in your mouth.

Dosing - Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of typhoid vaccine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:

• Take 1 capsule by mouth every other day for a total of 4 doses.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine and you remember it on the day it should be taken, take it as directed. However, if you do not remember the missed dose until the next day, take the missed dose at that time and reschedule your every-other-day doses from then. It is important that this vaccine be taken exactly as directed so it can give you the most protection against typhoid fever .

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in the refrigerator at all times . However, keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.