Typhoid prevention for families and travellers

Protecting yourself and others

Use safe drinking water, wash hands with soap after the toilet and before preparing food, and eat food that is freshly cooked and served hot. Wash or peel fruit with safe water. Vaccination lowers risk but does not replace food and water precautions.

Finish the prescribed treatment and return if fever persists or comes back. Some people still carry and spread the bacteria after feeling well. Avoid preparing food for others while ill and ask when it is safe to return to food handling, school or work.