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Yellow Fever Vaccinations and Certificates for International Travel

Yellow Fever Mosquito
With 270+ travel clinics nationwide, Passport Health is your local leading provider of travel vaccinations and medications. Prepare your health for travel, visit us before you go.
What Is Yellow Fever?
What Is the Yellow Fever Vaccine?
Where Can I Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine?
How To Prevent Yellow Fever
Where Does Yellow Fever Occur?
Will I Need A Yellow Fever Booster Shot?

What Is Yellow Fever?

According to the CDC, yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease present in Africa and South America. The infection can range from mild to severe. Vaccination is the best protection against this virus.

Mild symptoms of yellow fever include: fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal and muscle pains. More severe symptoms include hepatitis and hemorrhagic fever.

While yellow fever is not present throughout the globe, yellow fever vaccination is important because of the virus's high mortality rate.

Some countries like Ghana and Brazil require all or some travelers receive the immunization to enter the country.

In addition to receiving a yellow fever vaccine, travelers should be sure to use appropriate mosquito repellents or netting. These are also available through Passport Health.

What Is the Yellow Fever Vaccine?

The yellow fever vaccine provides protection against the virus for travelers and those living in areas where the disease is present. The vaccine is only available in an injectable form.

Because the yellow fever vaccine is very safe and the disease risk is high, the CDC recommends this vaccine for adults and children over 9 months who will be traveling to high-risk areas.

Some countries require proof of yellow fever immunization for entry. Because of this, all individuals who receive a yellow fever vaccination at Passport Health also receive an International Certificate of Vaccination (or 'yellow card') to certify they have been immunized. This card is what will be presented at an international entry point in most cases.

Where Can I Get The Yellow Fever Vaccine?

Only registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centers like Passport Health can give the yellow fever vaccine and provide the International Certificate of Vaccination ("yellow card") to travelers and other individuals. After receiving the vaccine at Passport Health you will receive an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV) completed, signed and validated with the official stamp. Find a Passport Health location near you to get vaccinated against yellow fever.

 

How To Prevent Yellow Fever

The best way to prevent yellow fever is through vaccination. But, you should take extra precautions if you are in an area with the virus. The CDC recommends travelers do the following to prevent mosquito bites in these regions:

  • Use Insect Repellent- Be sure to use an EPA-registered insect repellent. These include repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus.

  • Wear Proper Clothing- When possible, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when engaging in outdoor activities. Consider using a spray-on clothing repellent like permethrin for extra protection.

  • Be Aware of Peak Hours- Mosquitoes bite the most at dusk and dawn. Be sure to take extra precautions during this time.

Schedule a yellow fever vaccination today at a local Passport Health clinic by calling or book online now.

Where does Yellow Fever occur?

Yellow fever is common in sub-Saharan Africa (where it is endemic), countries in South America and a few other parts of the world.

Many countries that do not require yellow fever vaccination for entry, do require proof of the yellow fever vaccine if coming from an infected region. The vaccine is recommended for travel outside urban areas especially in yellow fever endemic zones.

Fatal cases of yellow fever have occurred in unvaccinated tourists visiting areas within the yellow fever endemic zone. Some countries require a traveler, even if only in transit, to have a valid international certificate of yellow fever vaccination if he or she has been in a country either known or thought to harbor yellow fever.

Countries with risk of Yellow Fever Transmission

Countries with risk of yellow fever
Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
 

Africa

Central and South America

Angola
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad2
Congo, Rep. of the
Côte d’Ivoire
Dem. Rep. of the Congo2
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia2
Gabon
The Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya2
Liberia
Mali2
Mauritania2
Niger2
Nigeria
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Sudan2
South Sudan
Togo
Uganda
Argentina2
Bolivia2
Brazil2
Colombia2
Ecuador2
French Guiana
Guyana
Panama2
Paraguay
Peru2
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago2
Venezuela2

1Countries/areas where “a risk of yellow fever transmission is present,” as defined by the World Health Organization, are countries or areas where “yellow fever has been reported currently or in the past, plus vectors and animal reservoirs currently exist.”

2These countries are not holoendemic (i.e., only a portion of the country has risk of yellow fever transmission). Please see above map for details.

 

Table 3-25. Countries that require proof of yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers1

Angola
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Congo, Republic of the
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
French Guiana
Gabon
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Liberia
Mali
Niger
Sierra Leone
Togo
Uganda

1 Country requirements for yellow fever vaccination are subject to change at any time; therefore, CDC encourages travelers to check with the destination country’s embassy or consulate before departure.

 

Will I Need A Yellow Fever Booster Shot?

Recent studies show one dose of yellow fever vaccine may be effective for a patient's entire life. Previous evidence recommended a booster every 10 years. However, many countries still require evidence of a yellow fever vaccination within the last five to ten years in order to be allowed entry. This may mean you will need to get a yellow fever booster shot. Be sure to check with your Passport Health travel specialist regarding whether you need a yellow fever booster.

So, if you are asking yourself, "What travel shots and vaccinations do I need?" or "Where do I get the yellow fever Vaccine?" schedule an appointment with your local Passport Health travel medicine clinic.

 

Customer Reviews

Passport Health - Yellow Fever Vaccine

Overall rating: 4.9 stars – 10 reviews
★★★★★
"Very good experience"
"We returned to this location after our initial consult as we decided that we should get yellow fever shots. Eileen was all ready with the necessary shots and forms. She also was helpful in answering several follow-up questions that we had."
Submitted by: Mickey
Seen At: Passport Health Vernon Hills Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Very Informative"
"Great resource. I was not expecting the tailor-made planning packet. The nurse was attentive, answered every question I had, and did not talk down to me or try to coerce me into getting certain vaccines or prescriptions, except where they are required for entrance into the destination country (e.g. Yellow Fever). Very personable and likable. Great experience in every way."
Submitted by: Adam
Seen At: Passport Health Dublin Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Virtually painless"
"Came to Passport Health for a Yellow Fever vaccine, which I'd heard was a very painful shot. Everything about the process was painless, from appointment scheduling to the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, to the shot itself."
Submitted by: Lynn
Seen At: Passport Health Boulder Travel Clinic
★★★★
"Eager to assist"
"Lost yellow fever card and staff was eager and willing to assist. Professionalism at its highest ."
Submitted by: Stephanie
Seen At: Passport Health Shrewsbury Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Exactly what we needed"
"This clinic provided us with so much more than we thought we would get during our visit. We went in for our Yellow Fever vaccines for a trip to Africa. Pat was so knowledgeable in everything we needed to know for our trip. I suggest this clinic very highly."
Submitted by: Laura
Seen At: Passport Health North Charleston Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Excellent Experience"
"I went today to get my Yellow Fever shot. For me getting a shot is a nightmare, but Chelsie made it an enjoyable experience."
Submitted by: Miguel
Seen At: Passport Health Roslyn Heights Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Pat is the best!"
"Had to go to passport health for the yellow fever shot...and I met Pat! What a pleasure. This is a person that does such a great job of combining personal service with a great attitude. And she gives the best shot! Super easy!"
Submitted by: James
Seen At: Passport Health North Charleston Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Excellent Treatment"
"Joanne was very helpful and displayed an in depth knowledge of nursing and the yellow fever vaccine I needed. A very nice lady."
Submitted by: Rosemarie
Seen At: Passport Health North Charleston Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Efficient, Knowledgeable, Seamless"
"First time at Passport Health but I will be back. While there for my Yellow Fever vaccination I peppered the nurse with questions about travel, vaccines and other related and unrelated topics. Her knowledge was vast; in a addition, she was professional and friendly. Most importantly, quick shot, left with the right documentation and appointment honored on time. Just perfect."
Submitted by: Jenn
Seen At: Passport Health Englewood Travel Clinic
★★★★★
"Best time I ever got shot!"
"The appointment went smoothly. Great and friendly staff! Knowledgable too! If there weren't a shortage of yellow fever vaccines, I'd go get another one tomorrow!"
Submitted by: Peter
Seen At: Passport Health Winter Park Travel Clinic
 

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