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The Typhoid Vaccination Service from Ways Pharmacy is a private, pharmacist-administered immunisation against typhoid fever, offered as a single Typhim Vi injection (or the Vivotif oral course where the injection is unsuitable), administered by appointment at our Holborn travel clinic, London (GPhC-registered), for travellers from age 2.
Key facts
| Vaccine | Typhim Vi (injected, from age 2) or Vivotif (oral capsules, from age 5) |
|---|---|
| Protects against | Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi, spread through contaminated food and water |
| Schedule (doses) | Injection: single dose. Oral: three capsules over five days (alternate days). Protection about 3 years |
| Who it's for | Travellers to typhoid-risk regions; injection from age 2, oral from age 5 |
| Administered by | GPhC-registered pharmacist, by appointment |
| Location | Holborn, London WC1B 4ET (near British Museum / Holborn station) |
| When to get it | Ideally at least 2 weeks before travelling to a risk area |
| Booking | Pay online, then call 020 8106 7084 to schedule |
Who should consider it
- Travellers to regions where typhoid is common, especially South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
- People visiting friends and relatives in higher-risk countries
- Travellers to areas with poor sanitation or limited access to clean water
- Children aged 2 and over (injection) or 5 and over (oral) travelling to risk areas
Not suitable for: the oral vaccine is not suitable for people with weakened immune systems and is generally reserved for those who cannot have the injection; anyone with a confirmed allergy to a vaccine component; people acutely unwell with a fever on the day. The pharmacist will confirm which vaccine suits you.
How to book
- Select the service and complete payment online.
- Call Ways Pharmacy Holborn on 020 8106 7084 to arrange your appointment, ideally at least 2 weeks before travel.
- At the appointment, the pharmacist reviews your travel plans, age and medical history and recommends the injection or the oral course.
- The injection is given into the upper arm, or the oral capsules are dispensed with instructions. If having the oral vaccine, do not eat for one hour before the appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How many doses do I need?
The injected vaccine (Typhim Vi) is a single dose. The oral vaccine (Vivotif) is a course of three capsules taken over five days on alternate days. Both give protection for about three years, after which a booster is needed if you travel to a risk area again.
How far before travel should I get it?
Have the vaccine at least 2 weeks before travelling to a typhoid-risk area. It can be given closer to departure, but doing so may increase your risk because protection takes time to develop.
Where do I get vaccinated?
The vaccine is administered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist at our Holborn travel clinic, Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, near the British Museum and Holborn station. You can read more on our Holborn branch page.
Should I have the injection or the oral vaccine?
Most people have the single injection, which is suitable from age 2. The oral course is mainly offered to people who cannot have the injection and is not suitable for those with weakened immune systems or for young children. The pharmacist will advise based on your age and medical history.
Does the vaccine replace food and water precautions?
No. The typhoid vaccine reduces but does not remove the risk, so safe food and water practices remain essential while travelling. The pharmacist will give practical advice at your appointment.
Safety / who should not
- Administered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist in a private consulting room
- Oral vaccine not suitable for immunosuppressed people; reserved for those who cannot have the injection
- Not given to anyone with a confirmed allergy to a vaccine component
- 15-minute observation period after the injection
- Common side effects (injection-site soreness, redness, mild fever, headache, digestive upset) are usually short-lived
References
* Subject to availability. Eligibility criteria and clinical exclusions apply. This is a private travel vaccination service and is not provided by the NHS.
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