About Yellow Fever

About Yellow Fever & the vaccine

What is Yellow Fever?

WHO-approved vaccination with certificate for entry to specific countries.

Single-dose vaccine that provides long-term protection and satisfies entry requirements for many countries.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Yellow Fever

  • Single-dose vaccine that provides long-term protection and satisfies entry requirements for many countries.
  • Certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and is often checked at border control.
Important: Seek medical advice quickly if symptoms appear during or after travel, especially after visiting higher-risk areas.
Protection

Why get the Yellow Fever vaccine

Travellers visiting or transiting through Yellow Fever risk zones

Those requiring proof of vaccination for visa or entry

After vaccination

Potential side effects of Yellow Fever vaccine

  • Arm soreness, mild headache, or low-grade fever
Important: Severe allergic reactions are rare. Your clinician will discuss suitability before vaccination.
Specialist care

Why choose our specialist team

Every appointment is personalised to your destination, trip length and planned activities, with clear timing guidance — including short-notice travel where possible. You’ll also leave with practical travel health advice covering bite avoidance, food and water safety, and any medicines you might need.

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Your appointment

What to expect during your appointment

We keep your travel vaccine appointment simple, clear and tailored to your journey.

Your appointment starts with a travel risk assessment — we’ll review your destination, dates, medical history and any previous vaccines.

From there you’ll get tailored advice on the vaccines recommended for your trip, along with any travel health precautions worth taking.

If a vaccine or medicine is right for you, it can usually be supplied during the same appointment.

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Book your travel vaccination

Schedule a consultation with our experienced pharmacists for your travel vaccination needs. If no same-day appointment is available, please call 0207 253 9859 to check availability.

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