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This is a critical warning
Yellow fever is a viral illness which is most commonly spread into the blood stream by mosquitos and is most commonly found in parts of sub-Saharan Africa & South America. The virus which causes the disease is one of a group of viruses known as arboviruses (arthropod borne viruses).
* Please note that vaccine cost is the cost per dose to have the vaccine with a nurse and not a GP. There is an additional fee of £25 for the vaccine to be administered by a GP. The number of doses required indicates the number of doses for a standard course. An accelerated course can impact the number of doses required. It is strongly advised that you leave plenty of time to complete the course before your trip. Some vaccination courses, with more than one vaccine required, may take up to a month or longer and many vaccinations will not become fully effective until weeks after the course completion. The brand of vaccine we supply may also vary depending on the current supply status of a particular vaccine.
£115 Per Dose
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and South America. The disease can cause fever, chills, nausea, and jaundice, with severe cases potentially leading to organ failure or death. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent yellow fever and is often required for entry into certain countries as proof of immunity.
The yellow fever vaccine is a highly effective, single-dose vaccine that provides lifelong immunity for most individuals. Administered via injection, it is essential for travelers visiting regions where yellow fever is endemic. A certificate of vaccination, known as the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), is issued after vaccination and is required for entry into some countries. The vaccine is recommended at least 10 days before travel to ensure immunity.
All travellers going to endemic areas will require a yellow fever vaccination certificate and travellers going to some parts of Asia will also require a certificate. This certificate is mandatory for entry into certain countries; in particular East Africa. It is recommended that the traveller carries the certificate along with his or her passport when travelling to and from countries.
The yellow fever vaccination can only be given at designated and registered centres. IGP is a registered yellow fever centre and will issue you with your international certificate of vaccination.
You will need to have the yellow fever vaccine a minimum of 10 days before you are due to travel. This is because your certificate is only valid 10 days after your vaccination and then remains valid for 10 years. Although they maybe able to travel to the country, assuming that they are not stopping at any point in a country that although requires a Yellow fever certificate.
If you cannot be vaccinated against yellow fever for medical reasons (or for infants aged under nine months), your GP may be able to issue you with a medical waiver letter. This will explain why you are unable to have the vaccine. The letter should be written on headed notepaper, including the practice details. It may be accepted by some immigration authorities.
If you lose your certificate, you may be able to get another one re-issued as long as you have details of the vaccination batch number and the date that you had the vaccination.
If you're travelling from an area where there's a risk of yellow fever without a valid yellow fever certificate, immigration officials are legally entitled to quarantine travellers for a period of at least seven days at the point of arrival into a country.
The vaccine is recommended for travelers to countries in Africa and South America where yellow fever is endemic. It is also required for entry into some countries as proof of immunity.
The yellow fever vaccine is over 99% effective in preventing the disease after a single dose. Immunity is typically lifelong for most individuals.
Mild side effects include soreness at the injection site, headache, or mild fever. Severe reactions, such as an allergic response, are rare but should be monitored for immediately after vaccination.
The vaccine should be administered at least 10 days before travel to ensure immunity. This is also the minimum requirement for the International Certificate of Vaccination to be valid.
The vaccine is generally safe but is not recommended for individuals with weakened immune systems, certain medical conditions, or severe allergies to any vaccine components. Always consult your healthcare provider to determine if the vaccine is suitable for you.
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