Typhoid is an important public health challenge for India, especially with the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The decision about whether to introduce a public vaccination programme needs to be based on an understanding of disease burden and the age-groups and geographic areas at risk.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/burden-typhoid-and-paratyphoid-india-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waterborne-diseases
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