Hazelhill Family Practice - Yellow Fever

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Yellow fever is a serious viral disease that is usually transmitted by a mosquito. It mainly occurs in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and in parts of the Caribbean and can be fatal.

Vaccination is recommended for anyone travelling to an area or country where yellow fever is a problem and anyone travelling to a country that requires an International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever for entry.

 

Yellow Fever

Typical symptoms of yellow fever include

  • Headache
  • High Temperature (Fever)
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Jaundice
  • Bleeding (Haemorrhage)

 

Click on Link below for Information on Yellow Fever, Vaccination and Travelling Abroad