Typhoid knowledge, prevention practices, and vaccine awareness in high-risk communities of Lilongwe, Malawi

Substantial gaps exist in community KAP and vaccine awareness related to typhoid. Strengthened health education and improved community sensitization on typhoid vaccination are urgently needed.

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Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trag023
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Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
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Abstract

Substantial gaps exist in community KAP and vaccine awareness related to typhoid. Strengthened health education and improved community sensitization on typhoid vaccination are urgently needed.

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Stellenbosch University (ZA), Ministry of Health (BN), Ministry of Health (MW), Youth Development (US), European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (NL), Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (MW)
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