Yellow Fever Vaccination
Yellow fever is a viral infectious disease caused by a bite from certain types of mosquitos. Its mainly found in sub-saharan Africa and parts of the Carribean.
Those planning to visit areas of the world where Yellow Fever is more prevalent, vaccination is recomended.
Severity
Can cause death if severe symptoms occur.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms are:
- High temperature
- headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle pain including backache
A more severe symptoms affect the liver and kidneys. In this phase people are more likely to develop jaundice, dark urine, abdominal pain and vomiting.
Administration
Yellow fever is prevented by a vaccine and is given as a SINGLE dose injection to grant life long protection
Preventing Infection
Vaccination is the most important means of preventing yellow fever. A booster dose of this vaccine is not needed.
Transmistion of disease
Risk is reduced by eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites
Appropriate clothing to prevent bites
Use of inset or mosquito repellants (containing Deet or picaridin)
Use of insecticide-treated bed nets
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Travel vaccination at Crighton pharmacy are normally given on the day of appointment, if you need further information about the service call or pop in store.