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Is it okay to get the yellow fever vaccine if you are suck with a cold?
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Yes: But if you are having a fever, you could delay the vaccination.
Answered 5/23/2013
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YF-vax: Per manufacture: "Vaccination should be postponed in case of an acute or febrile disease; a disease with low-grade fever is usually not a reason to postpone vaccination."
Answered 10/5/2014
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