Outbreak response · Travel · Outbreak windows
Killed oral cholera vaccine used in outbreak campaigns and for travellers to active outbreak settings. Complements safe water, sanitation, and oral rehydration education.
Who should get it
- People in or travelling to active cholera outbreak areas as advised by public health
- Front-line responders in outbreak settings
Who should wait
- Acute gastrointestinal illness — defer until recovered
Contraindications
- Anaphylaxis to a previous oral cholera vaccine
Precautions
- Not a substitute for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Common side effects
- Abdominal discomfort
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Rare risks
- Allergic reaction
Indications
Outbreak response under public-health direction; selected high-risk travel.
Regulatory note
During MoH campaigns, eligibility and dosing follow the campaign protocol.
