TYPHIM VI
Salmonella typhi Vi capsular polysaccharide · Typhoid
Health Canada DIN 02130955. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- TYPHIM VI
- DIN
02130955- Vaccine
- Salmonella typhi Vi capsular polysaccharide
- Presentation
- 25 mcg / 0.5 mL · solution · intramuscular · 2 years and older
- Live vaccine
- No
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Official product information
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Dose schedules involving this product
These are Canadian Immunization Guide schedules associated with this DIN. The right schedule depends on age, health, prior doses and reason for vaccination.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Typhoid injection (TYPHIM Vi) — one dose One injection from 2 years of age; repeat every 3 years while at risk. | 1 dose | Single dose for travellers 2 years and older to typhoid-endemic areas, household contacts of carriers and laboratory workers. Give at least 2 weeks before exposure. Repeat every 3 years for continued risk. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: Injectable (TYPHIM Vi): use if indicated for travel to an endemic area. Oral live (VIVOTIF): contraindicated.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Injectable: use if indicated. Oral live (VIVOTIF): not recommended.
This guidance applies to the vaccine family. Confirm this product's details in the monograph and with your clinician. Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026.
Sources and next steps
- Typhoid vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised April 2017 · partial update November 2021
- Health Canada product record
General information only. A suggested date is not an appointment or a prescription; the Care365 clinical team or doctor confirms what you need. Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27.
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