Is There a Vaccine for Typhoid Fever?
Yes, however it is not recommended for routine use. The vaccine is recommended for individuals subject to unusual exposure to typhoid fever, such as workers in high-risk occupations (such as certain laboratory technicians), travelers to developing countries where typhoid fever is common and household members of a known carrier of Salmonella typhi. Should an infected person be excluded from work or school? In general, individuals infected with Salmonella typhi may return to work or school when their diarrhea has stopped, but they must be sure to carefully wash their hands after using the bathroom. Special precautions are indicated for food handlers, health- care workers and child care workers and children who attend day care. Food handlers, health-care workers and child-care workers must not work directly with food or patients and children until they have 3 negative stool tests for Salmonella typhi. Children infected with Salmonella typhi may not return to day care until they have 3 neg
