VIVOTIF
Salmonella typhi Ty21a, live attenuated · Typhoid
Health Canada DIN 00885975. Check the product and formulation on your record before using a schedule.
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- Brand
- VIVOTIF
- DIN
00885975- Vaccine
- Salmonella typhi Ty21a, live attenuated
- Presentation
- Enteric-coated capsule · oral · 5 years and older
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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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