VAXCHORA
Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR, live attenuated · Cholera and travellers’ diarrhea (Dukoral, Vaxchora)
Health Canada DIN 02538164. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- VAXCHORA
- DIN
02538164- Vaccine
- Vibrio cholerae CVD 103-HgR, live attenuated
- Presentation
- Powder for oral suspension · 2 to 64 years
- Live vaccine
- Yes
Age and suitability depend on the product, the person and the reason for vaccination. Use the planner for a starting point and confirm with the Care365 clinical team or doctor.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cholera (VAXCHORA) — one live oral dose One oral dose of live cholera vaccine at least 10 days before travel. | 1 dose | VAXCHORA is authorized by Health Canada for 2 to 64 years of age as a single oral dose against cholera (not travellers’ diarrhea). CATMAT has not yet issued a recommendation; the product monograph governs. Avoid food and drink 1 hour before and after the dose; antibiotics within 14 days may reduce the response. |
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Family guidance on pregnancy: DUKORAL: use if indicated when the risk of severe disease is high. VAXCHORA is a live vaccine and is not given in pregnancy.
Family guidance on breastfeeding: Use if indicated.
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
- Cholera and ETEC travellers’ diarrhea vaccine: Canadian Immunization Guide — Chapter revised April 2017
- 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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