This second phase includes a return of high fever, as well as jaundice; abdominal pain and vomiting; bleeding from the mouth, nose, eyes, or stomach; and deteriorating kidney function.
As many as half of the patients who experience the second phase may die. In all, yellow fever kills 30, people globally each year.
Yellow fever vaccination is typically performed only in areas where the disease is endemic. Vaccination is available for those traveling to regions where the virus is still widespread.
Bibliography for the Yellow Fever Timeline. Featured Outbreak. Tips and recommendations for healthy travel to any destination:. Learn more about your flu vaccine options.
Please note: Due to increased travel demand, appointments are limited. Schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure travel protection. Find A Location Near You. Contact Us Today! Schedule A Yellow Fever Vaccination. Online Booking Options. What Is Yellow Fever? 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. 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. 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. This card is what will be presented at an international entry point in most cases. 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. 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:.
Schedule a yellow fever vaccination today at a local Passport Health clinic by calling or book online now. 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. Please see above map for details. Table Countries that require proof of yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers 1. People who survive the infection recover gradually over a period of several weeks to months, usually without significant organ damage. During this time a person may experience fatigue and jaundice.
Other complications include secondary bacterial infections, such as pneumonia or blood infections. A highly effective vaccine exists to prevent yellow fever. Yellow fever is known to be present in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America.
If you live in one of these areas, talk to your doctor about whether you need the yellow fever vaccine. If you plan to travel in these areas, talk with your doctor at least 10 days, but preferably three to four weeks, before your trip begins. Some countries require travelers to present a valid certificate of immunization upon entry. A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine provides protection for at least 10 years. Side effects are usually mild, lasting five to 10 days, and may include headaches, low-grade fevers, muscle pain, fatigue and soreness at the site of injection.
More-significant reactions — such as developing a syndrome similar to actual yellow fever, inflammation of the brain or death — can occur, most often in infants and older adults. The vaccine is considered safest for those between the ages of 9 months and 60 years.
Talk to your doctor about whether the yellow fever vaccine is appropriate if your child is younger than 9 months, if you have a weakened immune system, are pregnant or if you're older than 60 years.
In addition to getting the vaccine, you can help protect yourself against yellow fever by protecting yourself against mosquitoes.
Skin repellent. Choose the concentration based on the hours of protection you need. In general, higher concentrations last longer. Keep in mind that chemical repellents can be toxic, and use only the amount needed for the time you'll be outdoors. Don't use DEET on the hands of young children or on infants under 2 months of age. Instead, cover your infant's stroller or playpen with mosquito netting when outside.
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