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Typhoid vaccine

Professionally updated: April 8, 2024

At Doctors in Denmark, we offer vaccination against typhoid fever, a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is known to cause high fever, weakness, abdominal pain and headaches, and is spread through contaminated food and water. The disease is most prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene, especially in parts of the world where access to clean drinking water is limited.

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Jakob Fraes
Specialist in General Medicine, PhD
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Typhoid vaccination

The typhoid vaccine provides effective protection by stimulating your immune system to recognize and fight the bacteria should you be exposed to it. By getting vaccinated, you reduce your risk of getting sick with typhoid fever, which is especially important if you are traveling to or staying in risk areas.

Vaccination is especially recommended for travelers to countries where typhoid fever is prevalent and for people working in environments where they may be exposed to the disease. Getting vaccinated is an important part of preparing for travel to these areas and can be a crucial factor in avoiding illness.

How much does a typhoid vaccine cost?

How to get the vaccine:

  1. You book a video consultation with your doctor and receive advice and a prescription for the vaccine.
  2. You pick up the vaccine at the pharmacy, bring it to the clinic and receive the vaccine there.
The price of the vaccine at the pharmacy is approximately DKK 400. Add to this a 15-minute video consultation.
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Frequently asked questions about typhoid

How long before departure should I take the typhoid vaccine?

It is generally recommended to get the typhoid vaccine at least 2 weeks before departure. This time allows your body to develop immunity to the bacteria that causes typhoid fever.

How do you get typhoid fever?

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi and is transmitted to humans primarily through the consumption of food and water contaminated with feces from an infected person.