Typhoid is a serious intestinal disease that can potentially be fatal if left untreated. It is highly recommended you receive this vaccine if you plan on traveling to areas where typhoid is prevalent.
Typhoid is generally not common in industrialized regions, such as the United States or Canada.  However it is common in developing parts of [...]

There are two kinds of vaccines available against typhoid. One is a shot which is called an inactivated vaccine; the other is an oral or activated vaccine.
The inactivated vaccine is not to be given to children who are younger than two-years-old. This should be received around two weeks before you plan on traveling to a [...]