Bacterial Infection: Typhoid Fever Vaccination in Streatham and Norbury
A bacterial infection called Typhoid fever can harm many organs in the body. It’s caused by a bacteria known as the Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid, if it is not addressed promptly, can lead to health complications and death. About 1 in 5 people who are not treated will die from this condition. Westbury Chemist offers typhoid fever vaccinations in Streatham and Norbury to help prevent the contagious disease.
Our travel clinic appointments are from 10:00 am – 17:00 pm Monday to Saturday
Book Typhoid Vaccine Online
How does the vaccination help?
Like most vaccinations, they’re recommended when travelling to high-risk areas. Some diseases have no cure and can be painful and dangerous, such as Japanese Encephalitis (The disease that causes brain infections).
Vaccinations are highly recommended if you’re staying or visiting local areas where the food hygiene and sanitation are poor, especially for an extended period. According to the NHS, it’s common for people who have contracted the typhoid fever infection when visiting countries such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
It’s important to note that the typhoid vaccination does not provide 100% protection against typhoid fever. Some vaccines protect you between 50-80%; thus, additional measures are required.
Symptoms of Typhoid Fever
Symptoms take 1 to 2 weeks to develop after someone is infected with the Salmonella typhi bacteria. If you are infected, having the proper treatment, you should see an improvement in your health after 3 to 5 days. You mustn’t ignore the symptoms of Typhoid fever. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to health degeneration and significant complications.
- Increasing fever, your body temperature rises day by day
- Cough
- Constipation
- Tiredness/fatigue
- General body aches and pains
Some of these symptoms may increase as the infection increases.
High-Risk Areas for Typhoid
| India | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Africa | Carribean | Central & South America |
| Middle-East |
Side Effects of Typhoid Fever Vaccination
As with most vaccinations, people may experience some side effects.
- Soreness and redness at the injection site
- Hardness at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Feeling Sick
- Diarrhoea
It’s rare for there to be severe reactions to the typhoid fever vaccination.
Preventions
Typhoid is a contagious infection. It can be transmitted from one person to another through contaminated waters and food. An infected person passes on the bacteria in their faeces or urine.
In poorer areas or with areas that have insufficient hygiene standards, it’s likely that people can eat food or drink water that’s been contaminated with small amounts of faeces or urine. The infection can spread like this, and people can develop typhoid fever.
To maintain better standards, you must continue to do the following as the vaccination is not 100% effective:
- Consume your antibiotics instructed by the GP or pharmacy
- Regularly wash your hands
- If you are contagious, you must avoid preparing food for others until your GP or Doctor
Visiting Westbury Chemist for your Typhoid Fever Vaccine in Streatham
Westbury Chemist Streatham is now providing Typhoid Jabs. We do not accept walk-in appointments. Please book your appointments online.
