6/15/16
Travelers heading to destinations where V. Cholerae bacterium infection is a risk, now have a prevention option. Vaxchora, is the first Cholera vaccine available in the U.S. It is manufactured by PaxVax Bermuda Ltd. and distributed by PaxVax Inc. in Redwood City, California. Shipping will begin in September, 2016 http://www.vaxchora.com
Next week’s ACIP meeting will provide details regarding the Cholera vaccine recommendations. In the interim here is the prescribing information for Vaxchora