Typhoid Vaccine in Great Barr
🦠 Typhoid Vaccine in Great Barr, Birmingham
Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated food or water — particularly in regions with poor sanitation. It can cause high fever, weakness, stomach pain, and life-threatening complications if left untreated.
At Beacon Pharmacy in Great Barr, we offer safe and effective Typhoid vaccinations for travellers heading to high-risk destinations. Our service is quick, affordable, and requires no GP referral.
🌍 Who Needs the Typhoid Vaccine?
The typhoid vaccine is strongly recommended for people travelling to parts of:
- ✅ South Asia (e.g. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
- ✅ Africa
- ✅ Southeast Asia
- ✅ Central & South America
- ✅ Middle East
You should be vaccinated if you:
- ✅ Are travelling to rural or remote areas
- ✅ Will be staying with local families
- ✅ Plan to eat street food or drink untreated water
- ✅ Are working or volunteering in healthcare, education, or sanitation
💉 About the Typhoid Vaccine
We offer both injectable and oral typhoid vaccines, depending on your needs:
✅ Injectable Typhoid Vaccine (Typhim Vi)
Single dose
Provides protection for up to 3 years
Suitable for adults and children aged 2+
✅ Oral Typhoid Vaccine (Vivotif – on request)
3 capsules over 5 days
Protection for up to 5 years
Suitable for people aged 6+
We’ll advise which option is best for your destination and personal health history.
🌟 Benefits of the Typhoid Vaccine
- ✅ Helps prevent serious illness while travelling
- ✅ Quick, one-dose protection
- ✅ Reduces risk from food and water exposure
- ✅ Available as injection or oral course
- ✅ Ideal for last-minute travellers
📅 Appointments & Pricing
- ✅ Travel health consultation included
- ✅ Walk-in or pre-booked appointments available
- ✅ Certificate of vaccination provided (if required for travel)
💷 Price: Please contact us for current prices and travel packages.
📍 Visit Us
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Beacon Pharmacy, 81 Collingwood Drive,
Great Barr, Birmingham B43 7JW - Phone: 0121 325 1203
- Email: pharmacy.fnj22@nhs.net
- Book an Appointment
📍 Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?
- ✅ Convenient Great Barr location, serving Birmingham, Walsall & Perry Barr
- ✅ Full travel vaccination service
- ✅ Trained travel health professionals
- ✅ Same-day or next-day bookings
- ✅ Official travel documentation provided
We’ll ensure you’re covered for typhoid and any other required vaccines for your destination.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How far in advance should I get vaccinated?
Ideally, 2-3 weeks before travel. However, we can vaccinate you closer to your departure if needed.
Q: Can I get typhoid more than once?
Yes – protection fades over time. A booster is recommended every 3 years for ongoing risk.
Q: Is the vaccine safe?
Yes. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived (e.g. soreness at the injection site).
Q: Can children get the vaccine?
Yes – the injectable vaccine is suitable from age 2 and up.
🛡️ Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?
- Administered by trained professionals in a clinical setting
- Fast appointments — no long NHS delays
- Convenient Great Barr location, serving Birmingham, Walsall & Perry Barr
- Full travel vaccine service available if required
- Safe, private, and efficient
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