Yellow Fever Vaccine
Yellow fever is one of the vaccines we offer at Chappells Pharmacy. As a local and established travel clinic in Crowborough, you can trust we will deliver exceptional service.
Yellow Fever Vaccine at Chappells Pharmacy
Protect yourself and your family against Yellow fever, a serious viral infection spread by mosquitoes that can be fatal. Chappells Pharmacy is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, offering professional vaccination services to ensure your peace of mind when travelling to affected regions.
What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow fever is a viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The “yellow” in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients. The virus is primarily spread through:
- Bites from infected Aedes or Haemagogus mosquitoes
- Daytime and early evening mosquito activity in urban and jungle environments
The disease occurs in three stages:
- Infection: After a 3-6 day incubation period, initial symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, shivers, nausea, and vomiting
- Remission: Symptoms improve briefly in most cases
- Intoxication: In 15-25% of cases, patients enter a serious phase with high fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin), abdominal pain, bleeding, and organ failure
Yellow fever is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America. In these regions, the disease can occur in jungle (sylvatic) and urban environments, with different transmission cycles involving monkeys or humans as hosts.
Who Should Get Vaccinated?
The Yellow fever vaccine is strongly recommended for:
- Travellers to countries where Yellow fever is endemic
- Travellers to countries that require proof of Yellow fever vaccination for entry
- Those visiting countries that require vaccination if arriving from Yellow fever endemic countries
- Those travelling to regions experiencing outbreaks
- Laboratory workers who may be exposed to the Yellow fever virus
- Aid workers and missionaries travelling to endemic areas
- Long-term travellers and expatriates in endemic regions
- Those on adventure holidays or eco-tourism in jungle areas of endemic regions
- Anyone wanting protection when travelling to areas where Yellow fever is present
Why Choose Chappells Pharmacy?
Trusted Experts
Our pharmacists are fully trained and experienced in vaccine administration, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care throughout your vaccination journey.
Affordable Prices
We believe in offering top-quality healthcare without breaking the bank. Our vaccination services are priced to be accessible for everyone.
Comprehensive Care
We provide full consultations before vaccination, answering all your questions and ensuring the vaccine is appropriate for your specific circumstances.
Vaccine Administration and Schedule
The Yellow fever vaccine is administered as:
For most travellers, a single dose of Yellow fever vaccine provides life-long immunity. However, certain groups may require a booster dose:
- Those with specific medical conditions affecting their immune system
- Women vaccinated during pregnancy
- Those who received their first dose as an infant (under 2 years)
- Laboratory workers routinely exposed to the virus
As an officially designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, we can issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), which serves as legal proof of vaccination for travel purposes. This certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and is now considered valid for life in most cases.
Side Effects and Safety
The Yellow fever vaccine is considered safe for most people, with most side effects being mild and temporary. Common reactions may include:
- Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
- Mild fever
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
More serious reactions are rare but can occur. Our pharmacists will discuss your medical history to ensure the vaccine is suitable for you. There are certain groups for whom the vaccine is not recommended, including:
- Infants under 9 months (6 months in some outbreak situations)
- Adults over 60 receiving the vaccine for the first time (requires risk assessment)
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women (unless travel to high-risk areas is unavoidable)
- People with severe allergies to vaccine components
- People with certain immune system disorders
How to Book Your Appointment
Whether you’re planning travel to Yellow fever endemic regions or need certification for entry requirements, we can help:
Booking your Yellow fever vaccination at Chappells Pharmacy is easy:
- Visit us in-store.
- Contact us by phone or email.
- Arrange your preferred appointment time online.
Protect yourself today—your health and wellbeing matter to us at Chappells Pharmacy.
FAQs About Yellow Fever Vaccine
There are many questions about the Yellow fever vaccine, we have selected frequently asked questions about this service. If you do not see your answer, please contact us.
