e7 Health Offers Cholera Vaccines
e7 Health offers the Cholera vaccine (Vaxchora) for patients who may be traveling internationally. We offer same day or next day appointments and allow you to book your appointments online! Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes vomiting, severe diarrhea, dehydration, muscle cramps and can even be life-threatening. Cholera is spread through contaminated food or water and is not usually spread from person to person, but it can be spread through contact with the feces of an infected person. The Cholera vaccine can help prevent Cholera.
Cholera is a risk mostly to people traveling to countries where the disease is common (Haiti, parts of Africa, Southeast Asia, India, etc.). Cholera is rare in the United States, but it’s still a global threat. The Cholera vaccine is recommended for you if you are traveling to an area where Cholera is prevalent!
The Cholera vaccine is recommended for people 2 years of age to 64 years of age and is a single dose taken orally. If you continue to travel internationally to possible areas with Cholera, you should repeat the Cholera vaccine every 3-5 years.
What is Cholera?
Cholera is an acute bacterial infection caused by Vibrio Chloerae that is transmitted through food and water or occasionally with contact through infected bodily fluids. Cholera infection causes severe diarrhea and dehydration and even death. Cholera occurs mainly in countries where there may be poor sanitation or limited potable water, especially after war or natural disasters. Cholera is considered to be endemic in Africa and Asia where focal outbreaks periodically occur.
Prevalence:
Approximately 1.3 to 4 million cases and 21,000 to 143,000 deaths occur each year worldwide. The case fatality rate ranges from more than 50% without treatment to less than 1% with adequate and timely rehydration. Cholera outbreaks around the world very quickly, travelers should seek information about latest outbreaks and risk of country of interest.
About the Vaccine
The cholera vaccine is an oral vaccine that is administered in the clinic under strict supervision of trained medical staff and should be taken at least 10 days prior to travel. No food or water may be consumed 60 minutes before or after administration of the vaccine.
Recommended For:
- The cholera vaccine is recommended for adults 18 and older traveling to an area where cholera is endemic or a recent outbreak may have occurred.
- The cholera vaccine is recommended for adults 18 and older that will be providing aid or refugee work where clean water may be limited or frequent contact with contaminated bodily fluids may occur.
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Recommended Adult Vaccines
e7 Health has ALL the recommended and/or required adult vaccines needed for your travel:
