Table 1 Characteristics of children vaccinated with typhoid Vi polysaccharide vaccine in temporary shelters after earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Characteristics | No of children n = 3916 (%) |
|---|---|
Age, years | |
< 5 | 505 (12.9) |
≥ 5 | 3411 (87.1) |
Sex | |
Female | 1957 (50.0) |
Male | 1959 (50.0) |
History of previous vaccination against typhoid | |
Yes | 234 (6.0) |
No | 3682 (94.0) |
History of taking treatment for typhoid in past | |
Yes | 209 (5.3) |
No | 3707 (94.7) |
History of allergies | |
Yes | 187 (4.8) |
No | 3729 (95.2) |
Adverse event following immunization (AEFI) | |
Yes | 4 (0.1) |
No | 3912 (99.9) |