Typhoid Vaccine in Great Barr

Protect Yourself from Typhoid Fever Before You Travel
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🦠 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:

You should be vaccinated if you:

💉 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

📅 Appointments & Pricing

💷 Price: Please contact us for current prices and travel packages.

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📍 Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?

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.

Yes – protection fades over time. A booster is recommended every 3 years for ongoing risk.

Yes. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived (e.g. soreness at the injection site).

Yes – the injectable vaccine is suitable from age 2 and up.

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🛡️ Why Choose Beacon Pharmacy?

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Book Online or Walk In Today

Our friendly pharmacists are available 6 days a week to support your health needs. You can:

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Book appointments online
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Walk-in without waiting
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Speak to us in confidence

💬 What Our Customers Say

"Very Special Pharmacy..."
"Very Special Pharmacy..."
Karen Godwin
Beacon pharmacy is a very special unique pharmacy with amazing staff who offer knowledge & understanding at all levels. It's friendly with a warm welcoming atmosphere. The shop itself is a must it has just about everything...
"Lovely staff..."
"Lovely staff..."
Graham Currie
Great pharmacy lovely staff always helpful the only place to get my prescription.
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Abbie
Had some travel vaccines recently, staff were so lovely and efficient. thank you again<3
"Best chemist, anywhere..."
"Best chemist, anywhere..."
Shirley Douglas
The Best chemist anywhere. Husband and wife are Amazing. They put themselves out to help anyone. Very friendly, they are like family. Had a problem, talked it over with Raj. He was amazing. But so is his wife. Also the staff are so friendly. God bless them all .pity other chemist are not the same ,I would recommend them . Very satisfied customer 👌
"Incredible service..."
"Incredible service..."
Jaspreet Dabb
Was traveling and found myself incredibly ill. Service at this pharmacy was incredible, and the pharmacists are knowledgeable and wonderful people! Thank you for all of your help!
"Neat and fully stocked..."
"Neat and fully stocked..."
Mark Hevingham
I really cannot rate this pharmacy highly enough. Raj and his team are professional and friendly and the store itself is also neat and fully stocked. Whether asking advice or getting my yearly flu jab, I feel lucky to have such a great pharmacy close to home (and its not THE closest!)