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  1. Typhus vaccines are vaccines developed to protect against typhus. As of 2020 they are not commercially available. One typhus vaccine consisted of formaldehyde-inactivated Rickettsia prowazekii. Two doses were injected subcutaneously four weeks apart. Booster doses were required every six to twelve months. [citation needed] See also

  2. Jul 22, 2014 · Arthur Allen's new book, The Fantastic Laboratory of Dr. Weigl, describes how a WWII scientist in Poland smuggled the typhus vaccine to Jews — while his team made a weakened version for the...

  3. Typhoid vaccines are vaccines that prevent typhoid fever. [1] [2] [3] Several types are widely available: typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV), Ty21a (a live oral vaccine) and Vi capsular polysaccharide vaccine (ViPS) (an injectable subunit vaccine ). They are about 30 to 70% effective in the first two years, depending on the specific vaccine in ...

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    The typhoid vaccine comes in two forms: 1. "Ty21a" is a weakened form of the live bacteria and is given by mouth to people 6 years of age and older. A total of four capsules are taken one every other day. 2. The "polysaccharide" vaccine is made from the sugar that coats the surface of the bacteria. The "polysaccharide" vaccine is given as a single ...

    The typhoid vaccine is not required for international travel. And the vaccine is not generally recommended for people traveling to areas where the infection is common. However, the typhoid vaccine is recommended for people who travel to high-risk areas if they plan on any of the following: 1. Travel "off the beaten path" in small towns and rural ar...

    Both the "Ty21a" and "polysaccharide" vaccines can cause headache and fever, but do not cause serious side effects.

  4. Jun 26, 2015 · How Scientists Created A Typhus Vaccine In A 'Fantastic Laboratory' June 26, 20151:16 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. 32-Minute Listen. Playlist. Writer Arthur Allen describes how a WWII scientist...

  5. Jan 16, 2023 · Typhoid Vaccine. Roscoe O. Van Camp; Mahmoud Shorman. Last Update: January 16, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity. Two United States-licensed vaccines are available for Salmonella typhi, an oral attenuated live virus, and an injectable polysaccharide vaccine.

  6. Jul 16, 2014 · The typhus-engorged midguts of the lice were the raw material for vaccine production, and by the early 1930s the first reliable typhus vaccine was being tested and distributed. In...

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