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Published on 6 July 2024

Typhoid / paratyphoid fever

Typhoid fever is transmitted via contaminated food or drinking water. Typhoid vaccination is recommended before any travel to a region with a risk of typhoid infection. And when in such regions, people are advised to follow the well-known “Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it” guidelines and to be sure to maintain good personal hygiene.

Federal Office of Public Health FOPH

Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern