typhoid Vi polysaccharide vaccine, S typhi Ty2 strain: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services immediately for signs of a severe allergic reaction, including:

   • Trouble breathing or wheezing
   • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
   • Widespread hives with dizziness or weakness
   • Collapse or loss of consciousness
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek urgent medical advice if you develop persistent fever or significant illness during travel or after returning, even if you were vaccinated.

   Tell the healthcare professional where and when you travelled.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Contact the vaccination service during routine hours if redness, swelling, pain, fever, or other symptoms are worsening rather than improving.

   Also call if a reaction concerns you or interferes with normal activity.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on typhoid Vi polysaccharide vaccine, S typhi Ty2 strain. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.