Planning a trip abroad is exciting, but it also means thinking about your health. Typhoid fever is a real risk in some places if food or water is not clean. Getting the right vaccines early can help you travel with less worry and more confidence.
That’s where Hodgson Pharmacy in Longfield comes in. As a trusted local pharmacy near Dartford, Gravesend and Northfleet, we offer a pharmacist-led travel health clinic to help you plan your trip, check what vaccines you need, and give clear, friendly advice. Our team can help you understand travel vaccines so you can stay healthy on your journey.
What Is Typhoid and Why Is Vaccination Important?
Typhoid is a serious illness caused by a germ in food or water that has not been cleaned well. It can cause a high fever, tummy pain, and feeling very unwell. It is more common in places with water and food safety that is not as strong. You can reduce the risk by getting vaccinated.
Destinations where typhoid is more common include parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. Travellers who stay in places with basic water supplies or who eat a lot of street food are at higher risk. Vaccination helps reduce the chance of getting typhoid and can protect others around you too.
How Long Before Travel Should You Get the Typhoid Vaccine?
If you are travelling soon, talk to a travel health clinic about the typhoid vaccine how long before travel. Ideally you should have the vaccine at least two weeks before you travel.
- Injectable typhoid vaccine is given as a single shot. Protection starts about two weeks after vaccination and lasts for around two years. A booster may be advised if you travel again after that.
- Oral typhoid vaccine comes as four capsules taken over a week. Protection starts about one week after finishing the last capsule and lasts about five years. A booster can be suggested for future trips.
How Long Does the Typhoid Vaccine Last?
- Injectable vaccine protection lasts about two years. A booster schedule may be needed for people who travel regularly to high risk areas.
- Oral vaccine protection lasts about five years. A booster may be advised if you travel again.
If you have had typhoid vaccines before, check your vaccination history to know when to top it up.
Who Should Get the Typhoid Vaccine?
- Travellers going to high risk regions such as South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and parts of Latin America.
- People visiting friends and relatives in high risk countries.
- Anyone who might eat unsafe food or drink unclean water, or who plans longer trips or stays in more rural areas.
Book Your Typhoid Vaccine at Hodgson Pharmacy Travel Clinic
Hodgson Pharmacy in Longfield offers a travel clinic where a pharmacist can check your vaccines, give you the typhoid vaccine, and give practical travel health advice. Easy appointment booking is available, and the team will explain what you need and help you plan for a safe trip.