The conjugate vaccine costs roughly ten times the older polysaccharide one and lasts considerably longer. The older one is also increasingly hard to obtain.
A single dose of the conjugate vaccine. The older polysaccharide vaccine requires revaccination roughly every three years.
Give at least two weeks before travel where possible.
| Brand | What is in it | Per dose |
|---|---|---|
| Typbar-TCV Our choice Bharat Biotech | Vi polysaccharide conjugated to tetanus toxoid, 25 mcg Conjugate, single dose, longer duration. | ₹2,353 |
| ZyVac TCV Zydus | Vi polysaccharide conjugate, 25 mcg | ₹2,884 |
| Typbar Bharat Biotech | Plain Vi polysaccharide, 25 mcg Much cheaper, but needs repeating every three years and is increasingly hard to source. | ₹200 |
The conjugate vaccine produces a better and longer-lasting response than the plain polysaccharide one and does not need repeating every three years. The plain polysaccharide vaccine is a legitimate budget option where it can be obtained, and we will tell you honestly if it is available.
Product names and prices are listed so you know what you are being given and what it costs. They are for identification only and do not constitute a recommendation of any manufacturer. Prices shown are the manufacturer's maximum retail price per dose as at 12 August 2026; manufacturers and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority revise these from time to time, and your actual cost is confirmed before anything is administered.
Guidance this page reflects. Indian product licensing; Indian Consensus Guidelines on Adult Immunization, 2026 update. Last reviewed 12 August 2026.
Vaccines are prescription medicines. Suitability, timing and contraindications are determined by a doctor after individual assessment. This page is general information about a clinical service and is not a prescription, a recommendation to purchase any product, or a substitute for consultation.
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