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What infection does typhoid vaccine protect against?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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It protects against typhoid fever caused by Salmonella Typhi. It does not provide established protection against paratyphoid or non-typhoidal Salmonella infections.

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