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Can I Take Typhoid Pill If It Is Not Refrigerated?

Hi, I took my first typhoid pill on Tuesday evening. Wed. after being out for about 3 hours, I found that my pills had fallen out of the fridge. I put them back in and called the clinic today, but they never got back to me. Should I take the second pill tonight, or just wait and start the series over again? I have 5 weeks until I go overseas, so there is a bit more time left. I am 33 years old, healthy, 5'4",, 120 lbs.
Thanks! Julianne
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

It is important that all doses of the vaccine be taken exactly as directed. If all the doses are not taken or if doses are not taken at the correct times, the vaccine may not work properly.

Typhoid vaccine must be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees C (35.6 and 46.4 degrees F) at all times. If the vaccine is left at room temperature, it will lose its effectiveness. Therefore, remember to replace unused vaccine in the refrigerator between doses.

Each dose of the vaccine should be taken approximately 1 hour before a meal.

I suggest you replace the pills with new pills as the effectiveness of those pills is questionable.

As you are travelling in the near future, effective vaccination is necessary.

Thanks.
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Can I Take Typhoid Pill If It Is Not Refrigerated?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. It is important that all doses of the vaccine be taken exactly as directed. If all the doses are not taken or if doses are not taken at the correct times, the vaccine may not work properly. Typhoid vaccine must be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees C (35.6 and 46.4 degrees F) at all times. If the vaccine is left at room temperature, it will lose its effectiveness. Therefore, remember to replace unused vaccine in the refrigerator between doses. Each dose of the vaccine should be taken approximately 1 hour before a meal. I suggest you replace the pills with new pills as the effectiveness of those pills is questionable. As you are travelling in the near future, effective vaccination is necessary. Thanks.