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Typhim Vi

Typhim Vi is used for:

Preventing typhoid fever in persons 2 years of age and older who are at increased risk because they are traveling to an area where this infection is more common, have been in contact with infected individuals, or work in an environment that increases their risk (eg, lab work).

Typhim Vi is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system of the person who receives the vaccine to make their own protective antibodies against this disease.

Do NOT use Typhim Vi if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Typhim Vi
• you are already infected or are a carrier of typhoid

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Typhim Vi :

Some medical conditions may interact with Typhim Vi . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a weakened immune system or are unable to make antibodies due to HIV infection, cancer, or cancer therapy (eg, chemo or radiation) or you are taking medicines that suppress the immune system (eg, certain cancer medicines, corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone, cyclosporine)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Typhim Vi . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Immunosuppressives (eg, certain cancer medicines, corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone, cyclosporine) because the effectiveness of Typhim Vi may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Typhim Vi may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Typhim Vi :

Use Typhim Vi as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Typhim Vi is administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic.
• This vaccine should be given at least 2 weeks before being exposed to typhoid fever.
• If Typhim Vi contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Typhim Vi , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Typhim Vi .

Important safety information:

• Typhim Vi should be given 2 weeks prior to expected exposure.
• Side effects usually occur within 48 hours after receiving this vaccine. Contact your health care provider if any of the following symptoms persist for more than 2 days: tenderness, redness, pain, or hardening at the injection site; general body discomfort; headache; muscle pain; nausea; diarrhea; fever.
• Travelers should continue to take other precautions to avoid contact with possibly infected food or water.
• It is recommended that you receive another single dose of Typhim Vi every 2 years if you continue to be exposed to typhoid fever.
• Typhim Vi is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Typhim Vi during pregnancy. It is unknown if Typhim Vi is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Typhim Vi , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Typhim Vi :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; fever; general body discomfort; headache; muscle pain; nausea; tenderness, pain, redness, swelling, and hardening at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); difficulty swallowing; giant hives; hoarseness; shock.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Typhim Vi is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Typhim Vi at home, store Typhim Vi as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Typhim Vi , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Typhim Vi is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Typhim Vi . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.