Seek urgent medical care immediately; typhoid usually requires prescription antibiotics
Do not try to cure typhoid at home without a doctor
Drink plenty of safe fluids to prevent dehydration
Use oral rehydration solution if you have vomiting or diarrhea
Rest as much as possible
Eat small, bland, easy-to-digest meals if you can tolerate food
Avoid spicy, greasy, and heavy foods
Avoid alcohol
Wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before eating
Use clean, boiled, or bottled water only
Keep food preparation and utensils very clean
Isolate your eating and drinking items from others
Monitor for high fever, confusion, severe weakness, persistent vomiting, blood in stool, or abdominal pain
Go to emergency care immediately if symptoms worsen or you cannot keep fluids down
Complete the full antibiotic course exactly as prescribed
Follow up with a doctor until fully recovered