Cholera — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Mar 16

4 min read

Single-Dose Oral Cholera Vaccine Effective in People Age 5+

Oral cholera vaccine protects those over 5 years of age

young boys playing soccer in muddy field

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Mar 1

2 min read

Cholera Vaccine Shanchol Approved for Warm Weather

Shanchol may be kept at 40C/104F for up to 14 days prior to administration

boys diving into river in India, hot weather

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Jan 10

5 min read

Plastic Vial Oral Cholera Vaccine Approved by WHO

Euvichol-Plus is a low-cost oral cholera vaccine delivered in plastic packaging

young girl in poverty holding black puppy, smiling

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 31

5 min read

High-dose Cholera Vaccine Works Best

Shanchol single-dose cholera vaccine reported to protect those with no background immunity to Vibrio cholerae O1

poor children in dirt home, unsanitary conditions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 25

3 min read

Preventing Diarrhea Before Traveling Abroad Just Got Easier

Diarrhea medications Azithromycin, Levofloxacin, Rifaximin found to be effective for international travelers