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Typhoid vaccines.

A Aggarwal1, A K Dutta

  • 1Lady Hardinge Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, ESI Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 21, 2001
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Typhoid fever remains a significant global health issue, causing millions of cases annually. Introducing typhoid vaccines into national immunization schedules is crucial for reducing incidence, especially with rising drug resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Typhoid fever is a major public health concern in developing nations, affecting approximately 33 million individuals yearly.
  • While mortality rates are low, typhoid fever leads to substantial morbidity and lost productivity.
  • The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant *Salmonella typhi* complicates treatment and highlights the need for preventative measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the public health impact of typhoid fever and the potential role of vaccination in its control.
  • To compare the efficacy and side effect profiles of existing typhoid vaccines.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of typhoid vaccines in national immunization programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on typhoid fever epidemiology, vaccine efficacy, and treatment challenges.

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  • Comparative analysis of traditional and newer typhoid vaccines (Ty21A, Vi antigen).
  • Assessment of the public health and economic burden of typhoid fever.

    • Main Results:

    • Newer typhoid vaccines (Ty21A, Vi antigen) demonstrate comparable efficacy to older vaccines but with fewer side effects.
    • Multidrug-resistant strains of *S. typhi* are emerging, posing treatment challenges.
    • Typhoid fever contributes significantly to morbidity and economic loss due to missed workdays.

    Conclusions:

    • Typhoid vaccination is a necessary intervention to reduce disease incidence, alongside improvements in water and sanitation.
    • Incorporating typhoid vaccines into national immunization schedules is recommended to combat the growing threat of drug-resistant strains and reduce the overall burden of the disease.