Yellow Fever is a serious and potentially fatal viral disease that is spread by mosquitoes in tropical parts of Africa and South America. It occurs in both jungle and urban environments and is particularly common in the rainy season.
At least 10 days before you travel.
The yellow fever vaccine lasts a lifetime. Most people won’t need any boosters for future travel.
The yellow fever vaccine consists of an injection usually given in your upper arm.
Not usually recommended for children under nine months.
In addition to getting vaccinated you need to practise mosquito bite avoidance.
Some countries require a yellow fever certificate. Your certificate becomes valid 10 days after you have had the jab.
Yellow fever can range from a mild flu-like illness to a fatal disease which causes internal bleeding and organ.
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