Cholera

The cholera vaccine in Manchester helps protect against cholera, a serious bacterial disease.
It causes profuse watery diarrhoea and spreads when people consume food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Humans are the only natural hosts, and infection can escalate quickly if not treated.

Where is Cholera Found?

Cholera mainly affects regions where sanitation is poor, and access to clean water is limited.
For example, outbreaks are more likely in parts of Africa, Asia, and areas affected by natural disasters.
These outbreaks often occur in communities experiencing poverty or displacement.

Symptoms

Cholera symptoms can appear suddenly, often starting with a rapid onset of profuse, watery diarrhoea.
In many cases, this is followed by nausea and vomiting. These symptoms can escalate quickly, especially without treatment.

If not managed promptly, severe diarrhoea can cause dangerous dehydration, salt imbalances, and even shock.
In extreme cases, more than half of the affected individuals may die within hours.
However, with fast and effective medical care, the risk of death falls to less than 1%.

Interestingly, some people—especially healthy individuals—may experience only mild symptoms or none at all.
Despite this, they can still spread the infection to others.
Therefore, recognising the signs of cholera and seeking immediate treatment remains crucial, both for individual recovery and for protecting public health.

Vaccination

Preventing cholera starts with good personal hygiene and following safe food and water practices.
These steps help reduce the risk of infection for most travellers.

However, for people at higher risk—such as aid workers or travellers visiting areas with active outbreaks—the oral cholera vaccine, Dukoral®, offers added protection.
This inactivated vaccine protects against Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1, which is responsible for most cholera cases worldwide.

The vaccine involves two oral doses, taken one to six weeks apart.
It is especially useful for those travelling to regions with poor sanitation or limited access to clean water and medical care.

While the vaccine is not necessary for all travellers, it can benefit individuals with specific health conditions or higher exposure risks.
For personalised advice, speak to our team to find out if the cholera vaccine in Manchester is right for you.

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