What is the definition or description of: typhus vaccine?

Not routine shot: Typhus is an immunization given in certain parts of the world where the disease typhus is present. This is mainly in asia and underdeveloped/third world countries. There are occasionally outbreaks even in some developed coutries like japan. If you are traveling, a country may require the vaccine. Look on cdc website under travel immunization requirements (lists every country in world) !

TYPHUS VACCINE: Typhus vaccine prevents typhus, a group of acute infectious and contagious diseases, caused by parasites called rickettsiae that are transmitted by insects, and occurring in two principal forms: epidemic typhus and endemic (murine) typhus. Typical symptoms include: severe headache, shivering and chills, high fever, malaise, and rash. Also called jail, camp, or ship fever.