A Yellow Fever Certificate is not just essential, but compulsory in some countries. You need to get one before heading off on any kind of adventurous travel. You'll be asked for your Yellow Fever Certificate at some airports and a few land border crossings. Don't take any risks. Get your Yellow Fever Injection before you head off round the world. I'm saying this because it's better to have it in advance than suddenly decide you want to fly to Namibia in two weeks and you won't have time to get a quick one. Of course if you're not a nomad or a spontaneous traveller then you may not need one if you already know the countries you are going to and whether they are at risk or not.
I got my latest batch of injections in 2010 just before I headed to Africa and South America. I lived in Australia at the time and used The Travel Doctor in Parramatta. Some of these were just top up injections, but the Yellow Fever Injection was for the first time. Important things you need to know about the Yellow Fever Injection:
1. Some countries ask for it on border control so its better to have the certificate ready to show them rather than risk not having it and being turned away.
2. You almost always have to pay for it. I cannot remember the cost of my Yellow Fever Vaccination, though it was somewhere in the region of $60 AU Dollars (in 2010).
3. Have faith in the travel doctors. They really know what they are talking about and they will help you. Just head there and get the injections - it's much better to be protected against deadly diseases than take any risks.
4. Make sure your Yellow Fever Certificate is stamped and has a doctor's signature on it for it to be valid.
5. Your Yellow Fever Certificate needs to be from an Accredited Yellow Fever Vaccine Centre.
7. It's important to take your Yellow Fever certificate with you everywhere you go - you can never be sure which countries will ask for it.
7. It will be valid for 10 years.
On a final note, subjects like this are very serious and while this is my view on it, remember I am not a doctor so please, please check with your travel doctor first on what injections you need for certain countries.
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip it's very important to know what injections you need.
As a global nomad it's important to embrace the cultures and places you go and part of this journey is staying safe and healthy on your travels.
What exactly is Yellow Fever? - It's a dangerous disease that you don't want with symptoms including vomiting and muscle pain.
How is it contracted? As with a lot of diseases, through a bite from a certain type of female mosquito (again, even after getting your vaccination, best to keep taking your malaria tablets, using insect repellent and taking all precautions against bites)
What Countries Are Affected? - According to the doctors I have spoken to, most of Africa and parts of South America are affected by Yellow Fever. And let's be honest those are two of the best continents to travel in, so you'll need your Yellow Fever Certificate.
What price is a Yellow Fever Vaccination? It depends where you are but imagine that it should be between $40 and $90 depending on where you are. Safe travels!
I got my latest batch of injections in 2010 just before I headed to Africa and South America. I lived in Australia at the time and used The Travel Doctor in Parramatta. Some of these were just top up injections, but the Yellow Fever Injection was for the first time. Important things you need to know about the Yellow Fever Injection:
1. Some countries ask for it on border control so its better to have the certificate ready to show them rather than risk not having it and being turned away.
2. You almost always have to pay for it. I cannot remember the cost of my Yellow Fever Vaccination, though it was somewhere in the region of $60 AU Dollars (in 2010).
3. Have faith in the travel doctors. They really know what they are talking about and they will help you. Just head there and get the injections - it's much better to be protected against deadly diseases than take any risks.
4. Make sure your Yellow Fever Certificate is stamped and has a doctor's signature on it for it to be valid.
5. Your Yellow Fever Certificate needs to be from an Accredited Yellow Fever Vaccine Centre.
7. It's important to take your Yellow Fever certificate with you everywhere you go - you can never be sure which countries will ask for it.
7. It will be valid for 10 years.
On a final note, subjects like this are very serious and while this is my view on it, remember I am not a doctor so please, please check with your travel doctor first on what injections you need for certain countries.
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip it's very important to know what injections you need.
As a global nomad it's important to embrace the cultures and places you go and part of this journey is staying safe and healthy on your travels.
What exactly is Yellow Fever? - It's a dangerous disease that you don't want with symptoms including vomiting and muscle pain.
How is it contracted? As with a lot of diseases, through a bite from a certain type of female mosquito (again, even after getting your vaccination, best to keep taking your malaria tablets, using insect repellent and taking all precautions against bites)
What Countries Are Affected? - According to the doctors I have spoken to, most of Africa and parts of South America are affected by Yellow Fever. And let's be honest those are two of the best continents to travel in, so you'll need your Yellow Fever Certificate.
What price is a Yellow Fever Vaccination? It depends where you are but imagine that it should be between $40 and $90 depending on where you are. Safe travels!
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