Nov 6, 2015, 7:02 pm
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Yellow Fever Vaccination for South America or Africa
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Some countries or areas may require proof of vaccination - alternately, a certificate from a physician stating YFV is contraindicated for a patient - to enter YF areas, or in cases where travelers have visited Yellow Fever areas, generally in Africa or South America. "Travelers who arrive in a country with a yellow fever vaccination entry requirement without proof of yellow fever vaccination may be quarantined for up to 6 days, refused entry, or vaccinated on site." ((USCDC)
The US Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (Nov 2015):
Yellow fever vaccine is a live-virus vaccine which has been used for several decades. A single dose protects against disease for 10 years or more. If a person is at continued risk of infection, a booster dose is recommended every 10 years. See this page for caveats, etc.
As well, note:
Vaccine Administration
For all eligible people, a single injection of reconstituted vaccine should be administered subcutaneously. Revaccination has been required by certain countries at 10-year intervals to comply with International Health Regulations (IHR) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Note: In February 2015, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved a new recommendation that a single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection and is adequate for most travelers. The updated recommendations also identify specific groups of travelers who should receive additional doses and others for whom additional doses may be considered. The official ACIP recommendations were published on June 19, 2015 (see http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6423a5.htm). All current ACIP yellow fever vaccine recommendations can be found on the ACIP website at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/index.html.
Although ACIP no longer recommends booster doses of yellow fever vaccine for most travelers, clinicians and travelers should review the entry requirements for destination countries because changes to the International Health Regulations (IHR) have not yet been fully implemented. In 2014, the World Health Organization adopted the recommendation to remove the 10-year booster dose requirement from the IHR as of June 2016. Once this change is instituted, a completed International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis will be valid for the lifetime of the vaccinee. Some countries have already adopted this change, which is noted under the yellow fever vaccine requirements on each country’s destination page. However, it is uncertain when and if all countries with yellow fever vaccination requirements will adopt this change. (Updated August 26, 2015)
As well, note:
Vaccine Administration
For all eligible people, a single injection of reconstituted vaccine should be administered subcutaneously. Revaccination has been required by certain countries at 10-year intervals to comply with International Health Regulations (IHR) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Note: In February 2015, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved a new recommendation that a single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection and is adequate for most travelers. The updated recommendations also identify specific groups of travelers who should receive additional doses and others for whom additional doses may be considered. The official ACIP recommendations were published on June 19, 2015 (see http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6423a5.htm). All current ACIP yellow fever vaccine recommendations can be found on the ACIP website at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/index.html.
Although ACIP no longer recommends booster doses of yellow fever vaccine for most travelers, clinicians and travelers should review the entry requirements for destination countries because changes to the International Health Regulations (IHR) have not yet been fully implemented. In 2014, the World Health Organization adopted the recommendation to remove the 10-year booster dose requirement from the IHR as of June 2016. Once this change is instituted, a completed International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis will be valid for the lifetime of the vaccinee. Some countries have already adopted this change, which is noted under the yellow fever vaccine requirements on each country’s destination page. However, it is uncertain when and if all countries with yellow fever vaccination requirements will adopt this change. (Updated August 26, 2015)
The proof of vaccine must generally be from an authorized vaccination center, and is generally in the form of a "international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis" standard proof of vaccination.
ICVP Form
Also see the Australia Department of Health page here
Also see the Canada Government page here
Also see the UK NHS "fitfortravel" page here
Updated 6 November 2015
Yellow Fever Vaccination - Requirements for Africa
Aug 9, 2018, 9:55 pm
#241
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 80
Seychelles & Yellow fever
Hi everyone,
my mexican friend is having a hard time trying to find a place where he lives where he can get a yellow fever shot before a trip to Kenya followed by one to the Seychelles. He's supposed to have a proof of vaccination when entering the seychelles since he's coming from Kenya. Can people confirm that the yellow fever proof of vaccination is actually requested at entry to the seychelles when coming from Kenya?
Thanks much.
my mexican friend is having a hard time trying to find a place where he lives where he can get a yellow fever shot before a trip to Kenya followed by one to the Seychelles. He's supposed to have a proof of vaccination when entering the seychelles since he's coming from Kenya. Can people confirm that the yellow fever proof of vaccination is actually requested at entry to the seychelles when coming from Kenya?
Thanks much.
Aug 10, 2018, 5:29 am
#242
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If you look in this forum there is a huge thread about yellow fever certs. The reality is that you can be stopped at any airport at any time when flying to or through Africa. Maybe yes, maybe no. You may never know in advance. So you should always, always have one with you. And there are plenty of places in Mexico where you can get one, including at MEX, the international airport clinic.
Aug 10, 2018, 5:30 pm
#243
Join Date: May 2013
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Thanks, I didn't know there was one in MEX, but that'll be too late he arrives in Nairobi 2 days later.
He's in Tijuana, and so far it's been impossible to find a clinic, and he cannot cross to the US.
Thanks for the information though, we'll try our best to find a shot before going!
He's in Tijuana, and so far it's been impossible to find a clinic, and he cannot cross to the US.
Thanks for the information though, we'll try our best to find a shot before going!
Aug 12, 2018, 10:13 am
#245
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Location: Cape Town
Posts: 24
Hello,
I didn't see this mentioned in the thread:
https://www.santhnet.co.za/index.php...th-africa.html
Is there still a consensus that South Africa forces visitors to Zambia for yellow fever vaccinations despite the above change?
I didn't see this mentioned in the thread:
https://www.santhnet.co.za/index.php...th-africa.html
Is there still a consensus that South Africa forces visitors to Zambia for yellow fever vaccinations despite the above change?
Aug 12, 2018, 5:52 pm
#246
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Flying into SA from Argentina (via Brazil but not leaving airport...90 min connection). I'm only going to Buenos Aires so there's no reason to have any vaccination but is the passport stamp from AR going to cause problems?
Aug 23, 2018, 8:59 am
#248
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 80
Greetings,
my friend is flying from Tijuana, Mex to Nairobi via Mexico city, stays 24 hours in Nairobi (exits the airport), then flies to the Seychelles. There is no yellow fever vaccine in Tijuana (no stock) and he cannot cross to the US to get one. Is a 24 hour transit enough for the Seychelles authorities to require the certificate? Can he get vaccinated on entry ? Do they ask for the certificate prior to taking the flight from NBO to SEZ? I believe there is a yellow fever clinic in MEX so would that be the best option even though that would be less than 10 days before entry? What are the risks of not having the certificate when arriving in SEZ if MEX doesn't have stock? Thanks much
my friend is flying from Tijuana, Mex to Nairobi via Mexico city, stays 24 hours in Nairobi (exits the airport), then flies to the Seychelles. There is no yellow fever vaccine in Tijuana (no stock) and he cannot cross to the US to get one. Is a 24 hour transit enough for the Seychelles authorities to require the certificate? Can he get vaccinated on entry ? Do they ask for the certificate prior to taking the flight from NBO to SEZ? I believe there is a yellow fever clinic in MEX so would that be the best option even though that would be less than 10 days before entry? What are the risks of not having the certificate when arriving in SEZ if MEX doesn't have stock? Thanks much