Helps prevent cholera,
to anyone above the age of 1 year orally.
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Description
Oral Cholera Vaccine (O1 and O139)
is helps prevent cholera.
Cholera vaccines are available:
ShanChol (manufactured by Shantha
Biotec in India)
Euvichol-Plus (manufactured by
Eubiologics).
It can be given to anyone above
the age of 1 year orally. For adults, who are traveling to an area of active
cholera transmission.
Dosage and administration
The recommended dose of the
vaccine (1.5mL) is to be administered orally.
The vaccine is presented as suspension.
Therefore, after shaking the vaccine container rigorously, 1.5 mL of the
vaccine should be squirted into the mouth. Take a sip of water if necessary.
The primary immunization schedule
consists of two doses given at an interval of two to four weeks.
The protective effect begins
within 7-10 days of completion of the vaccination schedule.
This vaccine should be taken on an empty
stomach, at least 1 hour before or 1 hour after eating.