• Typhoid. This vaccination consists of two oral, live attenuated types in pill form. The pills are taken every other day for 1 week and have to be refrigerated. "But it’s not all that effective – about 50%-80%. An intramuscular injection is available for those with contraindications to the live vaccine, like immunocompromised patients," he said.
• Rabies. "This should be given to high-risk groups, like those going on adventure travel who will spend a lot of time outdoors, or business travelers who take short, frequent trips. This is a three-dose regimen, so you need to plan well in advance of the trip," Dr. Miller advised.
He said he has had relationships with Pfizer, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck. He has been a consultant with Theravance.