Typhoid
Typhoid
TYPHIM VI · VIVOTIF
One injection, or four oral capsules. Every product below is a Health Canada authorized vaccine; every schedule comes from the Canadian Immunization Guide.
Products authorized in Canada
Brand names and DINs (Drug Identification Numbers) as Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists them. The product monograph is the manufacturer's full prescribing information approved by Health Canada.
| Product | DIN | What it is | Presentation and age | Official information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPHIM VI | 02130955 | Salmonella typhi Vi capsular polysaccharide | 25 mcg / 0.5 mL · solution · intramuscular · 2 years and older | Product guideHealth Canada recordProduct monograph (PDF) |
| VIVOTIF Live vaccine | 00885975 | Salmonella typhi Ty21a, live attenuated | Enteric-coated capsule · oral · 5 years and older | Product guideHealth Canada recordProduct monograph (PDF) |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
Injectable (TYPHIM Vi): use if indicated for travel to an endemic area. Oral live (VIVOTIF): contraindicated.
Breastfeeding
Injectable: use if indicated. Oral live (VIVOTIF): not recommended.
Source: Immunization in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter updated August 2026. Live vaccines are generally contraindicated in pregnancy; routinely recommended vaccines can be given while breastfeeding unless the chapter says otherwise.
How many doses
The schedules the Canadian Immunization Guide describes for this vaccine. Which one applies depends on age, health and product — use the dose planner to see the dates for your situation.
| Schedule | Doses | Who it is for | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | TYPHIM VI |
| Typhoid oral (VIVOTIF) — four capsules on alternate days One capsule on days 1, 3, 5 and 7 from 5 years of age; repeat every 7 years while at risk. | 4 doses | Four capsules, one every other day, completed at least 1 week before exposure. Swallow capsules whole with cool liquid about 1 hour before a meal and keep them refrigerated. Antibiotics and some antimalarials taken around the dosing days can interfere. | VIVOTIF |
Sources
- Typhoid vaccines: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised April 2017 · partial update November 2021
- Health Canada Drug Product Database — product records and monographs
Clinical rules reviewed on 2026-09-27. General information from public Canadian guidance; a personal assessment is needed for treatment decisions. Care365 does not decide whether a vaccine is publicly funded in Ontario.