Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Introduction of the Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine in Hue City, Central Vietnam. An Evaluation of Feasibility, Public Acceptability, Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness in Students
Brief Summary: This study is part of International Vaccine Institutes (IVI)'s typhoid Vi demonstration project that aims to accelerate the rational introduction of Vi vaccines in typhoid endemic countries. The primary objectives of the study are to evaluate the logistic feasibility of a mass typhoid fever immunization campaign program targeting school age children in Hue City, Vietnam and to assess the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices of parents and healthcare providers in Hue City regarding typhoid fever prevention and treatment.