Schedule your typhoid vaccine today

Your vaccine's length of effectiveness depends on which vaccine type you were given. If you received the injectable (inactivated) typhoid vaccine, a booster is recommended for every two years. If you received the oral (live) typhoid vaccine, a booster is recommended for every five years if you are still at risk.

CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® offer the injectable and oral forms of the typhoid vaccine. The oral form requires a prescription.

If you want the oral vaccine, please bring your prescription. Or a MinuteClinic provider can prescribe and provide the oral vaccine in the same appointment. Or you can get the injectable form.

For a convenient appointment with a certified immunizer at CVS Pharmacy, visit CVS.com® or the CVS Health® app. You can also call your local MinuteClinic location.

There are two ways to get a typhoid vaccination: an injectable and oral capsules. The injectable uses an inactivated "(not live)" form of the bacteria to generate an immune response and the oral capsules use a live but weakened strain to generate an immune response.
 

The oral form of the typhoid vaccine requires a prescription. To take this form of the vaccine, you will first need to see a provider and either have a prescription sent to a CVS Pharmacy® location or bring a physical copy of the prescription in to that pharmacy. If you are going to be traveling and would like a consultation to determine if either forms of the typhoid vaccine are right for you, you can schedule a travel consultation. 

The typhoid vaccine helps prevent typhoid fever. This disease comes from a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Salmonella typhi is found in contaminated food and drinks. Infected individuals can also spread this contagious bacteria. Typhoid fever can be deadly. The typhoid vaccination works by stimulating your body's immune response to recognize the bacteria if you are exposed to it in the future. This may help protect you from getting typhoid fever.

The cost of the injectable typhoid vaccine varies. CVS Pharmacy® charges $184.99 if you want to pay out of pocket. Insurance may reduce the cost. Check with your insurance provider to determine coverage and costs for both the injectable and oral forms of the vaccine. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the typhoid vaccine if at least one of the following applies: 

• You work in a lab where you may come in contact with Salmonella typhi bacteria. 
• You are going to travel to a country where typhoid fever is common. 
• You live with someone who is a carrier of typhoid bacteria.

Typhoid vaccine side effects are typically mild and resolve in a few days. If you receive the injectable typhoid vaccine, you may have slight discomfort where the shot was given. Your arm may also swell or turn red at the injection site. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting can happen after getting the live oral typhoid vaccine. Other possible side effects when getting either the injectable or oral vaccine may include a headache or fever. Serious side effects, though rare, may occur. Let your provider know if you experience side effects from typhoid vaccination.

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Visit the following for additional information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever. Updated April 25, 2024.  

World Health Organization. Typhoid. Updated March 30, 2023. 

Watkins LK, Shih DC, Dorough L. Typhoid and paratyphoid fever. CDC Yellow Book: Health Information for International Travel. Updated April 23, 2025.

Department of Health and Human Services. Typhoid fever. Updated April 29, 2021.