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Yellow Fever Vaccine in Singapore – Travel Medicine
What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever is a serious viral infection spread by infected mosquitoes, mainly in parts of Africa and South America.
It can cause fever, muscle pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and bleeding.
In severe cases, Yellow Fever can lead to organ failure and death.
There is no specific cure for Yellow Fever, but it can be effectively prevented with vaccination.
This is why the yellow fever vaccine is an important travel vaccination for Singapore travellers visiting endemic countries.
Who requires the Yellow Fever vaccine?
1. Travelling to high-risk countries
The vaccine is recommended or required if you are travelling to or transiting through countries in:
- Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g. Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia)
- Parts of South America (e.g. Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia)
2. Required for entry or transit
Some countries require proof of vaccination if:
- You are arriving from a yellow fever endemic country
- You have transited through an airport in a yellow fever risk country
Yellow Fever Vaccine Certification
You will receive an official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) on vaccination at no additional charge.
How many doses of the Yellow Fever vaccine are required?
1 dose of the yellow fever vaccine is required.
The vaccine is given as a single injection and is typically administered at least 10 days before travel to allow immunity to develop and for the certificate to become valid.
How long does protection from the Yellow Fever Vaccine last?
A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong, protection in most cases.
However, some travellers who are immunocompromised or have a higher risk of exposure may be advised to consider a booster in specific circumstances.
What are the side effects of the Yellow Fever vaccine?
The yellow fever vaccine is generally safe and well tolerated.
Most side effects are mild and short-lived.
Common side effects (1–3 days):
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Soreness or redness at the injection site
Less common side effects:
- Nausea
- Mild rash
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Allergic reaction
- Yellow fever vaccine–associated neurologic disease (very rare)
- Yellow fever vaccine–associated viscerotropic disease (very rare)
Book Your Yellow Fever Vaccination
If you are planning travel to Africa or South America, it is important to arrange your yellow fever vaccination in Singapore at least 10 days before departure.
Now available at Frontier Medical Associates (Jurong West):
- Yellow fever vaccination
- Travel health consultation
- Other travel vaccines (e.g. hepatitis A/ B, Influenza, meningococcal as needed)
- Official Yellow Fever vaccination certificate issuance
WhatsApp us or click the button below to schedule your vaccination!
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