Typhoid fever is a serious disease caused by a bacterium called salmonella typhi. Typhoid is spread to human beings through ingestion of food and water that has been infected with salmonella typhi. Both live and inactivated typhoid vaccines are available to prevent typhoid. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention recommends typhoid vaccines to people who travel to countries where typhoid is common. Typhoid vaccines have several side effects.
Hypersensitivity
According to Drugs.com, patients who have had serious allergic reactions in the past due to live or inactivated typhoid vaccines should avoid getting more doses. Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to typhoid vaccines include problems breathing, wheezing, hives, itching, rash, weakness, fatigue and swelling of face, tongue and mouth.
Headache
Drugs.com states that typhoid vaccines may cause mild headache that lasts for one or two days. The headache is caused by the reaction of the body to the presence of the typhoid vaccine. A headache that becomes so severe as to interfere with activities of daily living should be reported to the doctor. Headache accompanied by vision problems, nausea and vomiting should also be reported to the doctor.
Mild Fever
Typhoid vaccines may cause mild fever that may last for one or two days, notes Drugs.com. The fever is caused by the body’s response to the typhoid vaccines. Patients who experience high fever should consult the doctor.
Gastrointestinal Upset
Live typhoid vaccine is administered through the mouth and may cause gastrointestinal upset such as stomach pains, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Patients who already have weakened immune systems due to AIDS, cancer or immunosuppressant drugs should not take live typhoid vaccines.
Pain and Redness
Inactivated typhoid vaccine is administered through an intramuscular injection. Some patients may experience pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.
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