Typhoid in Fiji – Vaccination & Eradication

In areas without proper hygiene and sanitation, typhoid is a constant risk—one that intensifies significantly during climate-related disasters like floods. As such, Live & Learn works closely with the International Vaccine Institute for the Ty-FIVE Project.  

The Typhoid in Fiji – Vaccination towards Elimination (Ty-FIVE) is based in the Northern Division of Fiji and was set up to strengthen the existing typhoid surveillance systems in the country and also implement Ministry of Health led typhoid mass vaccination campaign on Vanua Levu.

The Ty-FIVE mass vaccination campaign will use a single dose of Vi-TT (brand name Typbar®), pre-qualified by the World Health Organization in 2018 and recommended for use from 6 months to 65 years due to its immunogenicity, long-lasting protection and suitability for use in babies as young as 6 months.

Source: International Vaccine Institute