Yellow Fever Vaccine: How Is Yellow Fever Vaccine Administered

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How is yellow fever vaccine administered?

Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will administer the yellow fever vaccine as an injection.

Yellow fever vaccine should be administered to persons 9 months of age or older traveling to or living in an area where the risk of yellow fever is known to exist. Some countries may require vaccination.

After receiving the vaccine, you should receive an International Certificate of Verification (yellow card) that has been validated by the vaccinations center. This certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for 10 years. You will need this card as proof of vaccination to enter certain countries.

If you cannot receive the yellow fever vaccine because of a medical reason and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for your travel, your doctor can give you a waiver letter. When planning to use a waiver letter, you should also obtain specific advice from the embassy of the country or countries you plan to visit.

If you continue to travel or live in yellow fever endemic areas, you should receive a booster dose of yellow fever vaccine every 10 years.

As with any disease transmitted by mosquitos, precautions should be taken to prevent exposure to yellow fever. Theses precautions may include remaining in well screened areas, wearing clothes that cover most of the body, and using an effective repellant ( i.e. containing up to 50% N,N-diethylmetatoluamide (DEET)).

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Last updated:	May 24, 2004