What Is Typhoid Vaccine? 

The Typhoid Vaccine helps prevent typhoid fever, a serious infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is commonly spread through contaminated food or water, especially in regions with poor sanitation.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself against typhoid—especially if you're travelling to high-risk areas in Asia, Africa, or South America.

At Regis Medical, we offer doctor-guided typhoid vaccination with convenient appointments and travel health advice tailored to your itinerary.


What Is Typhoid Fever?

Typhoid fever is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as intestinal bleeding, organ damage, or even death.

Symptoms of typhoid fever include:

  • Prolonged high fever 
  • Weakness or fatigue 
  • Abdominal pain or constipation 
  • Headaches 
  • Loss of appetite 
  • Diarrhea (sometimes) 
  • Rash (in some cases)

Typhoid is spread through ingestion of contaminated food or water, often in areas with inadequate sanitation. It can affect healthy travellers and cause illness if exposed.


Countries Where the Typhoid Vaccine Is Recommended

The most common places where you may contract typhoid fever are areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water, especially in parts of:

  • South Asia (Extremely high risk): India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (Widespread risk across nearly all countries): Nigeria, Kenya, etc
  • Southeast Asia (Consistent transmission in both urban and rural areas): Indonesia, Laos, etc 
  • Latin America (Some high-risk countries): Peru, Haiti, etc.
  • Parts of the Pacific Islands: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
  • Others: Egypt, Morocco, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Uzbekistan


Who Should Get the Typhoid Vaccine?

You should consider typhoid vaccination if you are:

  • Travelling to high-risk areas listed above
  • Visiting regions with poor sanitation (even for short stays)
  • Working, volunteering, or staying long-term in rural or semi-urban areas abroad
  • A frequent traveller to developing countries
  • A student going on exchange or overseas internship

Source: CDC, WHO

Typhoid Vaccine Available

At Regis Medical, we offer single dose Typhim Vi® Typhoid vaccine, with protection up to 3 years.

Type of Vaccine Price Recommended Doses Recommended Age

Typhim Vi® Typhoid vaccine

$39

1 Dose

Suitable for adults and children aged 2 and above

Please Note:

Relevant subsidies apply.

Prices are listed in SGD and are for 1 dose of the vaccine ONLY. Prices are exclusive of GST. Mandatory consultation and administration charges are applicable.

*Prices listed were last updated on 1 July 2024. Prices may be subject to change.

Recommended to complete at least 1 month before departure.

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