Cholera

Cholera

Cholera vaccines are vaccines that are effective at preventing cholera. For the first six months after vaccination they provide about 85% protection, which decreases to 50% or 60% during the first year.

When is it suggested?

• In case of severe risk of contagion
• At special occasions (pilgrims going to India, marine crews, people going to nomad safaris etc.)
• If specified by medical authorities of the welcoming country
• To adults and children older than 2 years when travelling to endemic/epidemic territories
• At special occasions (pilgrims going to India, people going to nomad safaris etc.)
• If specified by medical authorities of the welcoming country

What kind of vaccinations can be given?

Nowadays inactivated cholera vaccinations are used which contain killed whole cells plus its artificially developed cholera toxin, which is to be used orally. It has to be taken 2 times, with one week of difference.

Based on observations, it also gives protection not only against cholera, but also against the coli bacteria which frequently causes diarrhoea when travelling.

How long is the protection period?

A protection of 60-70% against coli bacteria for 3 months and also 85-90% against cholera for 2 years can be achieved.

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