What is the protocol for yellow fever vaccination?
A single dose of the vaccine is given by deep subcutaneous injection, and provides immunity in 96-100% of travellers. Re-vaccination is advised after ten years for persons who remain at risk of contracting the disease. Countries may require an International Certificate of Vaccination, valid for 10 years from the tenth day after vaccination. Other vaccines can be administered at the same time as yellow fever vaccine, but must be given at different sites and in different syringes. If they are not given on the same day, vaccinations should be separated by at least three weeks. Vaccination centres may seek written consent, prior to vaccination. Patient details, plus time and date, will be recorded with the batch number of the vaccine. The site of vaccination will be recorded, and an immunisation certificate issued, which is signed by the recipient and stamped by the issuing centre.
