Passport Health Miami, FL - Typhoid Vaccine Information

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Typhoid Fever

Typhoid Fever is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water and it is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. Typhoid Fever is an acute illness infecting about 16 million people worldwide of which 600,000 will perish. Typhoid Fever can be fatal in up to 10% of reported cases. There has been an increase in the number of drug-resistant strains of Salmonella typhi since 1989. Resistance to all three first-line antibiotics has been detected in Pakistan, India, China and the Arabian Gulf.

Unfortunately, drug resistance is spreading worldwide due to overcrowding, poor sanitation, inadequate control of infections and extensive international travel, trade and population movements. Humans are the sole hosts of the bacteria which is feces-shed from 6 weeks to 3 months after injection. Most common symptoms include fever, anorexia, abdominal discomfort and headaches.

The Typhoid Fever vaccine is recommended for international travelers especially if they will be visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Source: CDC Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): Typhoid Vaccine (5/19/04)

So, if you are asking yourself, "what shots do I need?" click here to locate the location nearest you in Miami-Dade County, or call 305-642-9889.

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Main Office (Coral Gables - MIA):
     782 NW 42 Avenue (LeJeune Rd), Suite 629
     (Ocean Bank Building)
     Miami, FL - 33126

Our main office is located a couple of blocks South of 836-Dolphin Expressway, minutes away from Miami International Airport, Coral Gables, Blue Lagoon, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, Downtown Miami, or Doral Duty Free area

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North Miami Office:
    1380 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Suite 142
    (Skylake 1380 Building)
    Miami, FL - 33179

Serving the Northern part of Dade, the Beaches and welcoming residents of Broward County. Located close to I-95, a very short drive from Bal Harbor, Sunny Island, North Miami, North Miami Beach, and Aventura.

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Phone: 305-642-9889 | Fax: 305-642-9707 | E-mail: info@passporthealthmiami.com
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