How do I get a yellow fever certificate in Kenya?
MINISTRY OF HEALTH – REPUBLIC OF KENYA You can get your yellow fever vaccine at the port health clinics located within all Kenyan airports at a cost of Ksh 3500. It is recommended that you get your vaccination 10 days before you travel.
Where can I get yellow fever card?
Yellow fever vaccination certificate You’ll be given a certificate when you’re vaccinated at a yellow fever vaccination centre. Check the country information on the TravelHealthPro website or with a yellow fever vaccination centre to see if you need a certificate for the area you’re visiting.
Does yellow fever vaccine expire?
Created by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is currently the only official international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. Since the yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong immunity, this card does not expire. It’s validity lasts as long as the immunized individual is still alive.
What happens if you don’t get yellow fever certificate?
If you don’t have it, you might be required to get yellow fever vaccine upon entering the country, or be forced to wait for up to 6 days to make sure you are not infected. Do not donate blood for 14 days after vaccination, because there is a risk of passing vaccine virus to others during that period.
Is yellow fever certificate required for Kenya?
As explained, for the majority of travelers there is no yellow fever requirement for Kenya. However, the vaccination is recommended, especially if the individual is planning to visit high-risk areas where the disease is prevalent. Kenya is part of Africa’s yellow fever endemic zone.
How much is yellow fever?
Typical costs: For patients not covered by health insurance, the cost of a yellow fever vaccination typically includes: a consultation fee, sometimes a fee to administer the shot, and the cost of the single required dose of vaccine. The total cost typically ranges from $150 to $350.
How much is a yellow card?
It costs ₦2,000 to get a Yellow Card in Nigeria.
How long does yellow fever card last?
One dose of yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong protection in most people. A booster dose would only be recommended if you were previously vaccinated in one of the following circumstances: while pregnant.
How do I replace my yellow fever certificate?
If you have lost your certificate and you plan to travel to a yellow fever risk area, with or without a certificate requirement, you should speak to your GP or local yellow fever vaccination centre (YFVC). A list of designated centres can be found on our website.
Can I take yellow fever vaccine twice?
For most people, a single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection and a booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. However, travelers going to areas with ongoing outbreaks may consider getting a booster dose of yellow fever vaccine if it has been 10 years or more since they were last vaccinated.
Is yellow fever vaccine mandatory?
The majority of travellers do not visit countries where a yellow fever vaccine is required or recommended. However, it is highly recommended or even required for many countries in Africa and the Americas, especially Central and South America.
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