Yellow Fever Vaccine Centre - Botany Road Doctors Rosebery Sydney

Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinic

Key Facts (Source: WHO.int)

• Yellow fever is a serious, mosquito-borne viral disease, transmitted by day-biting mosquitoes (Aedes and Haemagogus species).

• Endemic regions include 34 countries in Africa and 13 in Central and South America (as of 2023).

• A single dose of vaccine offers life-long protection.

• The vaccine is safe, affordable, and highly effective — immunity develops in 10 days for most people.

• Vaccination certificates (Yellow Fever Book) may be required for international travel under the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Symptoms & Disease Progression

• Incubation period: 3–6 days.

• Initial symptoms:

  • Fever, muscle pain, headache

  • Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting

• Most people recover in 3–4 days.

• Severe cases (toxic phase):

  • Return of high fever, jaundice, organ failure

  • Bleeding from eyes, mouth, or stomach

  • 50% of severe cases result in death within 7–10 days

Diagnosis & Treatment

• No specific antiviral treatment

• Supportive care:

  • Rest, hydration, fever control

  • Management of liver/kidney complications

  • Antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections

• Early diagnosis is difficult and may require:

  • PCR testing (early stages)

  • ELISA or PRNT antibody tests (later stages)

Vaccination Information

• A single dose is sufficient for life-long protection

• Effective immunity:

  • Within 10 days for 80–100% of people

  • Within 30 days for >99% of people

• May be required for travel — carry a valid certificate

• People with medical exemptions need official documentation

Book Your Vaccination Today

• Book Online - Click “ Book Now” button

• Phone: Call (02) 9066 0111

• Consultation and Vaccine Fee information is available in the website fees tab.

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