Treatment for cholera involves rehydration with oral rehydration solution or, in the most severe cases, with intravenous solutions until the patient is able to ingest fluids. A cholera vaccine is available, but normally is not recommended. No country currently requires the cholera vaccine for entry if arriving from cholera-infected countries. Consult the International Travelers Hotline for specific recommendations. The complete vaccination schedule includes 2 doses of vaccine spaced 1 to 4 or more weeks apart.
Dosages are age specific.
A three week minimum interval between cholera and yellow fever vaccines is recommended. In cases where both vaccines are required and time constraints exist, then administer simultaneously or as far apart as possible. Serious reactions are rare, but if experienced, re-vaccination is not advisable. No specific information on the safety of cholera vaccine in pregnancy is available, therefore vaccination should be avoided. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or instruction.