Question 1

i had rashes after a couple of days after i got my shot for yellow fever vaccine.is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Yellow fever vaccine: Rash can occur with vaccination and mostly  it resolves .

Question 2

what are the presenting symptoms of yellow fever?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Fever, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) and abdominal pain are common symptoms of yellow fever.

Question 3

what's the causative agent for yellow fever?

Accepted Answer

Simple: The yellow fever virus which is the prototypic member of the flavivirus group.

Question 4

what are the site of infection of yellow fever?

Accepted Answer

Which site?: World site: common in south america and in sub-saharan africa(90% infections). Previously in north america.
Contact site: between primates,  people via the mosquitoes carrying virus
organ sites:illness attacks liver, kidneys, bone marrow, heart.
Vaccine invented site: in 1927 south african microbiologist max theiler at the rockefeller institute grew cells from a ghana patient; won noble prize.

Question 5

should i get a yellow fever shot if i am going to zanzibar for a holiday?

Accepted Answer

Zanzibar/Yellow Fev.: Country entry requirement: The government of Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you are traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever (does not include the US) - see complete list: Countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission through CDC, and your doc.

Question 6

yellow fever shot for amazon cruise, i am 69. years old, should i get sho?

Accepted Answer

Yellow fever vaccine: People over 60 yrs of age may have increased risk of adverse events but they may benefit from vaccination if their risk of catching yellow fever vaccine is high . Please consult with a travel health doctor for advice .

Question 7

anyone know where i can get inoculated for yellow fever for an africa trip?

Accepted Answer

Several places: Either there is a travel clinic in your area, or the local health department will either provide this or have information about where you can go to get it.  Hopefully you will also be provided with information about other vaccines you need and malaria prophylaxis.  For full details see the cdc website for up-to-date information.

Question 8

do i need yellow fever injections and malaria tablets when i go to victoria falls. (zambia/zimbabwe)?

Accepted Answer

Malaria Prophylaxis : Yellow Fever Vaccination is not required for the Victoria Falls area, both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides. 
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for Vitoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. This should include antimalarial medication and mosquito bite avoidance from dusk till dawn.

Question 9

got second dose since i forgot that i was vaccinated for yellow fever traveling to guatemala long ago?

Accepted Answer

Yellow Fever 10 year: Yellow fever needs to be updated every 10 years. If you have lost your certificate or are unsure of the date of your prior dose you can get another at any point (you don't have to wait 10 years) check with your travel medicine specialist.  Yellow fever vaccine is recommend for far fewer destinations than many years ago.  Of course there are many other medical issues to review re: your travels.

Question 10

is there a vaccine for yellow fever?

Accepted Answer

Yellow fever vaccine: There is a yellow fever vaccine which is recommended for people aged &gt; 9 months who are travelling to or are living in area at risk of acquiring yellow fever infection.

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