The World Travel clinic offers a private Yellow Fever vaccination service and consultations where the consultation is free if you purchase a vaccination with us.
What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by primarily by mosquitoes, It is endemic in tropical regions of Africa and South America. The virus can also be transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or through blood transfusions, although these modes are less common.
How to prevent Yellow Fever?
Getting the yellow fever vaccination is the most effective form of prevention and provides lifelong protection from the virus it is highly recommended for those who wish to travel to endemic areas. It is also recommended to take action through personal protection: wearing long sleeved trousers and tops and sleeping under mosquito nets.
Does the Yellow Fever Vaccine have any side effects?
Some very common side effects of the vaccine can include drowsiness, sickness, appetite loss and injection site pain. less common side effects are having rashes, Dizziness, injection site redness, swelling and hematoma. In very rare cases some people have suffered from seizures and rhinitis.
How much does aYellow Fever vaccination cost?
£70
Where will I need a Yellow Fever Vaccination for?
Sub-Saharan Africa
South America
