Is there a vaccine available for salmonella, and who should consider getting it?

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

Salmonella vaccines are currently in development, primarily targeting individuals at higher risk of severe illness, such as young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. However, these vaccines are not yet widely available to the public. Research continues to advance, with promising candidates in clinical trials aiming to reduce global Salmonella infections.

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Reviewed for medical accuracy: 07/14/2026

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Explanation

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning and other serious illnesses. If you're experiencing symptoms and want to understand what might be causing them, you can check your symptoms with our free AI-powered tool to get personalized insights. Researchers are working on vaccines to protect people from getting sick from Salmonella.

Current Developments:

Vaccine Research: Scientists are making progress in creating vaccines that can help prevent Salmonella infections. These vaccines are mainly focused on people who are at a higher risk of getting very sick, like those in certain areas where Salmonella is more common.
Trials and Studies: There are trials, like the SALVO trial, that are testing how well these vaccines work. These studies are important to ensure the vaccines are safe and effective.

Who Might Need the Vaccine:

People in areas with high rates of Salmonella infections.
Those who are at greater risk of severe illness.

While these vaccines are promising, they are still being studied and are not yet widely available for everyone. It's important to keep an eye on new developments in this area.

(References)

Sears KT, Galen JE, & Tennant SM. (2021). Advances in the development of Salmonella-based .... Journal of applied microbiology, 33665941.
MacLennan CA, Martin LB, & Micoli F. (2014). Vaccines against invasive Salmonella disease. Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, 24804797.
Hanumunthadu B, Kanji N, Owino N, Ferreira Da Silva C, Robinson H, White R, et al. (2023). Salmonella Vaccine Study in Oxford (SALVO) trial. BMJ open, 37963701.

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