TCV
Protects against typhoid and can be given from infancy.
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Also known as: Typhoid vaccine · Typbar-TCV · TCV
The typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) protects against typhoid, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. Unlike older typhoid vaccines, TCV can be given to young children and offers longer-lasting protection, making it valuable in regions where typhoid is common, including parts of India.
What it protects against
When it's given
Ages follow India schedules. Your pediatrician may adjust timing for your child.
How it's given
Injection, usually in the upper arm or thigh.
Side effects & safety
Mild soreness at the injection site and occasionally a low fever, both short-lived.
Most babies have little or no reaction. Any soreness or fever tends to be brief.
When to call your doctor: if fever exceeds 40°C, lasts more than 2 days, or your child seems unusually unwell.
Common questions
Sources
- Typhoid vaccines: WHO position paper · WHO, 2018.
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