Cholera Vaccination

Disease: A bacterial infection causing severe diarrhea, spread through contaminated water.

Symptoms: Severe watery diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting.

Vaccine: Cholera Vaccine (Oral, inactivated or live attenuated)

Dose Schedule:

• Primary dose (Inactivated oral vaccine):
  • Two doses taken orally, 1-6 weeks apart.
  • Booster: Single dose every 2 years if continued risk.
• Primary dose (Live attenuated oral vaccine):
  • Single dose taken orally at least 10 days before travel.

Side Effects: Tiredness, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite.

Risks if Contracted: Severe dehydration, death if untreated.