Yellow Fever Vaccination
What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes infected by Aedes aegypti. Yellow Fever is characterised by a dangerously high fever and jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is why it is called Yellow Fever.
The good news is that the disease is preventable with a single dose of the Yellow Fever vaccine which provides immunity for life.
YELLOW FEVER SYMPTOMS
It can take up to 6 days from being bitten by an infected mosquito to becoming symptomatic. Initial symptoms of yellow fever include fever, chills, headache, nausea, muscle aches and weakness.
This can progress to high fever and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), internal bleeding and organ failure. There is no cure for Yellow Fever, and the virus can be fatal in up to 50% of people who have severe symptoms.
Popular affected travel locations include
- Large areas of Africa and Asia
- Central and South America
- Haiti and the Dominican Republic
- Parts of the Middle East
- Some Pacific Islands
Available Treatment Options
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Stamaril Yellow Fever Vaccine - A Single Dose Is Required With A Booster After 10 Years
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Administration Method - It is administered by injection deep under the skin.
Travelling abroad and not sure if you're at risk?
If you’re unsure about the vaccine, have any questions or want to find out what vaccines you need. We’re here to help, book your appointment online or call us on 0208 393 1000.
Top Tips for protecting against Yellow Fever
When to get vaccinated: At least 10 days before you travel.
Boosters: The yellow fever vaccine lasts a lifetime. Most people won’t need any boosters for future travel.
Children: Not usually recommended for children under nine months.
Travellers are advised to use personal protective measures when entering areas where yellow fever is present.
This includes using insect repellents and wearing appropriate clothing.
Yellow Fever Symptoms
If you’ve travelled to Africa, South or Central America and have fallen ill with the symptoms below, you may have Yellow Fever. Anyone with Yellow Fever should seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Headache
- Muscle aches, particularly in your back and knees
- Sensitivity to light
- Nausea, vomiting, or both
- Loss of appetite
- Dizziness
