£39.99 per dose | 2 to 3 Doses Needed
Cholera is a serious illness caused by a type of bacteria called Vibrio cholerae. When this bacteria gets into the small intestine, it produces a toxin that leads to severe watery diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting.
The main signs of cholera are sudden, very watery diarrhoea and possibly vomiting. If not treated quickly, severe cases can be life-threatening within hours. However, most people who get infected don’t show any symptoms, and only a small percentage will have symptoms.
Among those who do have symptoms, most will experience mild to moderate illness, while 10-20% may have a severe form of the disease.
Dose
Adults and children from 6 years
2 doses with an interval of at least 1 week between them
Booster at 2 yearly intervals
Children aged 2 to 6 years
3 doses with an interval of at least 1 – 6 weeks between.
Booster dose at 6 monthly intervals
Please ensure that you do not eat or drink for one hour before or after receiving the Cholera vaccine.
Medication
Dukoral® is an inactivated oral vaccine that is mixed with water and drank.
You cannot receive the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or any of its components in the past, or if you are currently experiencing an acute gastrointestinal illness or fever.
You should complete the vaccine course at least one week before your travel.
This means you need to receive your first dose at least two weeks before you leave.
Please note that the timing for vaccines for children under 6 may be different.
In the UK, cholera vaccination is generally not recommended for most travellers. It is only advised for those who are at higher risk, including:
• Aid workers.
• People travelling to areas experiencing cholera outbreaks with limited access to safe water and medical care.
• Individuals who may benefit from vaccination due to their specific circumstances, even if they don't fall into the above categories but are still considered at higher risk.
Uncommon side effects (affecting 1 in 100 people)
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Stomach pain & general stomach discomfort
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
• Fever
• Rash
• Nausea
Please read the patient information leaflet here for more information.
