Yellow Fever Vaccine provides protection against a serious infectious disease called yellow fever. Yellow fever occurs in certain areas of the world and is spread to man through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Yellow Fever Vaccine is given to people who:
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- are travelling to, passing through or living in an area where yellow fever occurs,
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Yellow Fever Vaccine provides protection against a serious infectious disease called yellow fever. Yellow fever occurs in certain areas of the world and is spread to man through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
Yellow Fever Vaccine is given to people who:
- are travelling to, passing through or living in an area where yellow fever occurs,
- are travelling to any country that requires an International Certificate of Vaccination for entry (this may depend on the countries previously visited during the same trip),
- may handle infectious materials such as laboratory workers.
To obtain a valid vaccination certificate against yellow fever, it is necessary to be vaccinated in an approved vaccination centre by a qualified and trained healthcare professional so that an International Certificate of Vaccination can be issued. This certificate is valid from 10 days after the first dose of vaccine. In some circumstances, when a booster is needed, the certificate (see Section 3) is valid immediately after the injection
The following serious side effects have sometimes been reported: Allergic reactions:
- Rash, itching or hives on the skin
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Loss of consciousness
It is important to tell your healthcare professional if any of the points below apply to you or your child. If there is anything you do not understand, ask your healthcare professional to explain.
Before using Yellow Fever Vaccine, it is important that you complete a risk assessment with a trained healthcare professional, to determine whether you should receive the vaccine.
- If you are over 60 years old or if your child is less than 9 months as you have an increased risk of certain types of severe but rare reactions to the vaccine (including serious reactions that affect the brain and nerves, and vital organs). You will only be given the vaccine if the risk of infection with the virus is well established in countries where you are going to stay.
- If your child is aged 6 to 9 months. Yellow Fever Vaccine may be given to children aged between 6 and 9 months only in special situations and on the basis of current official advice.
- If you or your child are infected by the HIV virus but do not have active symptoms due to the infection. Your healthcare professional will advise if Yellow Fever Vaccine can be given based on the results of laboratory tests and specialist advice.
- If you or your child have any bleeding disorder (such as haemophilia or low level of platelets) or are taking any medicines that stop the blood clotting normally. You can still be given Yellow Fever Vaccine provided that it is injected under the skin and not into muscle.
- If you had any allergic reaction to latex. The tip cap of the pre-filled syringe contains a natural rubber latex derivative which may cause an allergic reaction.