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What Medicine Can Be Given For Typhoid To My Two Year Old?
Hi We are travelling to eygpt and we are all having typhoid tablet. I have been given a prescription for the typhoid tablets for my 2 year old son but having read up on it it is not recommended to give to children under 6. I am now unsure weather to give it to him what would you recommend. Many thanks Jo
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What Medicine Can Be Given For Typhoid To My Two Year Old?
1. Typhoid tablets are not recommended for children instead ask for Injection Typhim Vi 0.5 ml (intramuscular) and booster every 3 years. 2. Since you will be travelling thus eating hotel food and drinking outside water, as such vaccination is must.