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The hepatitis B vaccine before travel should be prioritised by travellers who may have contact with blood or body fluids, require medical or dental treatment abroad, stay long-term in higher-risk countries, work in healthcare or aid settings, participate in contact sports, or potentially have new sexual partners while overseas.
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Not every traveller faces…
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You should schedule your typhoid vaccine ideally 4 to 6 weeks before travel, especially if you need other travel vaccines too. The injectable typhoid vaccine is usually planned at least 2 weeks before protection is needed, while oral vaccine schedules must be completed before travel. Last-minute travellers should still seek advice.
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The typhoid…
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Vaccination protection does not usually start immediately. Some vaccines begin building protection within days, while others need several weeks or more than one dose. The timing depends on the vaccine, your health, your previous vaccine history and your travel date. A travel clinic can advise when protection is expected.
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Vaccination protection is one…