by Lorine Kuhic II
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Once contracted, the yellow fever virus incubates in the body for 3 to 6 days. Many people do not experience symptoms, but when these do occur, the most common are fever, muscle pain with prominent backache, headache, loss of appetite, and nausea or vomiting. In most cases, symptoms disappear after 3 to 4 days.May 7, 2019
I Just Received The Yellow Fever vaccine. Do I Need to Avoid Contact With My Immunocompromised Family Member?
No. There is no evidence that people who receive yellow fever vaccine shed the vaccine virus. Therefore, there is no need to avoid people including...
Who Should Get Yellow Fever Vaccine?
Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for people age 9 months or older who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus transmi...
Who Should Not Get Yellow Fever Vaccine?
Infants younger than 6 months of age should not get the vaccine. In addition, anyone with a severe allergy to any part of the vaccine, including eg...
How Long Does Yellow Fever Vaccination Last?
For most people, one dose of the vaccine provides long-lasting protection. Certain people may benefit from another dose of the vaccine either becau...
Will I Have to Go to A Special Clinic to Get A Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Yes. Yellow fever vaccine is regulated by International Health Regulations, so only authorized providers can administer the vaccine. Most providers...
Is Yellow Fever Vaccine Recommended For People 60 Years and Older Who Will Be Traveling to Areas With Risk For Yellow Fever?
People aged ≥60 years may be at increased risk for serious adverse events (serious disease or, very rarely, death) following vaccination, compared...
What Are The Side Effects of Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Reactions to yellow fever vaccine are generally mild. They can include mild headaches, muscle aches, and low-grade fevers. There have been reports...
I Think I Got Sick from The Vaccine, What Should I do?
Consult with your healthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider to report your case to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) if h...
How Long Should A Woman Wait to Conceive After Receiving A Yellow Fever Vaccination?
Yellow fever vaccination has not been known to cause any birth defects when given to pregnant women. Yellow fever vaccine has been given to many pr...
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2.Frequently Asked Questions - Centers for Disease Control and …
Url:https://www.cdc.gov/yellowfever/qa/index.html
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