Vaccines:
Indications for: VIVOTIF
Immunization against typhoid fever.
Adults and Children:
Do not crush or chew. Give 1 hour before a meal with cold or lukewarm (not >body temp) drink. Complete therapy at least 1 week before expected exposure; may repeat every 5yrs. <6yrs: not recommended. ≥6yrs: 1 cap every other day for a total of 4 doses.
VIVOTIF Contraindications:
Acute febrile or GI illness. Immunocompromised states. Concomitant antibiotics (suboptimal response).
VIVOTIF Warnings/Precautions:
Defer in active infection, fever, persistent diarrhea, or vomiting. Exposure to contaminated food and water should be avoided. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
VIVOTIF Classification:
Typhoid vaccine.
Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, rash, urticaria (all infrequent and transient).
How Supplied:
Caps—4
Pricing for VIVOTIF
4 capsules
dose pack
(Qty: 1)
Appx. price
$94
