Cholera Vaccine
Don’t let the fear of Cholera put your health or travel plans at risk
Get vaccinated now to stay protected and enjoy every step of the journey!
What is Cholera?
Cholera is a bacterial infection primarily affecting the intestines and spread through contaminated food and water. However, it is preventable through vaccination, clean water, good hygiene practices and sanitation conditions. Recovery from Cholera can be rapid if treatment is started early with oral rehydration being the key factor.
Symptoms of Cholera
Profuse watery diarrhoea
Dehydration
Sunken eyes
Nausea or vomiting
Stomach ache
Low blood pressure
Transmission of Cholera
The Cholera can be contracted through:
Faecal-oral transmission
Infected individuals excrete bacteria in the stool, contaminated water sources can become a medium of transmission and on consumption leads to infection.
Contaminated food
A person can become infected by consuming contaminated food and water especially prepared in unsanitary conditions.
Person-to-person transmission
Though uncommon, bacteria can spread through sharing personal items.
Who is the Cholera vaccine suitable for?
Cholera vaccine may be suitable for individuals who:
- Aid workers
- Healthcare workers
- People living in endemic areas
- Travellers to high-risk areas of Cholera
Who is the Cholera vaccine not recommended for?
Cholera vaccine is:
- Not recommended for pregnant women
- Not recommended for infants under 6 months
- Not for individuals who have had an allergic reaction previously
Areas at risk for Cholera
Middle East
- Yemen
- Syria
- Iraq
South Asia
- India
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
Central America
- Guatemala
- El Salvador
- Honduras
- Nicaragua
The Caribbean
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
Africa
- South Africa
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Somalia
- Tanzania
South East Asia
- Indonesia
- Philippines
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
Cholera vaccination dosage schedule
Dosage
Summary
First dose
At least a week before exposure.
Second dose
At least a week after the first dose.
Ready to get vaccinated?
Why choose us
Travel Clinic Bradford is all about you! Our staff is here to ensure you receive the right care, the right way while providing advice tailored to your needs.
How we make it easy
No hassle—schedule your appointment with our easy online booking or visit us when it’s convenient for you. Our expert care makes sure you're in good hands!
What you get
Getting vaccinated is not only about protection—it’s all about giving yourself peace of mind knowing you’ve made the best decision for a healthier, illness-free tomorrow!
FAQs
A full course of the Cholera vaccine provides protection for up to 2 years
Yes, the Cholera vaccine is a live vaccine and not an inactivated vaccine.
Cholera vaccine is one of the available vaccines on the NHS, given to those travelling to areas where Cholera is at high-risk.
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