NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which formulation of typhoid vaccine is not recommended in children under 2 years of age?

Vivotif
Typhim Vi
Both Vivotif and Typhim Vi
Neither Vivotif nor Typhim Vi

The correct answer is: Typhim Vi

Typhoid vaccine comes in two main formulations: Vivotif, which is an oral live attenuated vaccine, and Typhim Vi, which is an injectable killed vaccine. The oral live attenuated vaccine Vivotif is not recommended for children under 2 years of age due to safety concerns related to its live nature. Therefore, the correct answer is B as Typhim Vi, the injectable killed vaccine, is the formulation recommended for children under 2 years of age.