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Yellow Fever Vaccine Clinic in Toronto
Yellow fever is a potentially fatal disease that is widespread in certain parts of Africa and South America. Symptoms appear 3 to 6 days after infection and can include nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, chills and muscle pain. After a few days, people appear to recover, but about 15% will develop more serious symptoms, including bleeding, jaundice (a yellowing of the eyes and skin) and organ failure.
How is yellow fever spread?
You can get the virus from the bite of an infected mosquito.
How can I protect myself?
Vaccination with YF-VAX reduces your risk of becoming ill with yellow fever. You will receive 1 injection. Immunization is an important measure in preventing yellow fever, but it is not 100% protective. Travelers are advised to use insect repellent, wear protective measures. Ask our doctor about ways to protect yourself from exposure to diseases transmitted by insects.
Who should be vaccinated?
Individuals travelling to a yellow fever risk area should receive YF-VAX. Yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry if you are travelling to, or transiting through, a country where the disease may exist. If vaccination is required, we will immunize you and then put an official stamp in your International Vaccination Certificate, which proves that you have been vaccinated. This Certificate should be carried with your passport at all times. Your Certificate is valid for 10 years, beginning 10 days after you vaccinated and immediately after re-immunization. Yellow fever vaccine is available only at designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre clinics. The Toronto travel vaccine and immunization clinic is a yellow fever designation center by the government of Canada.
Who should not be vaccinated with YF-VAX?
- Children under 9 months of age.
- Anyone with a known allergy to the vaccine or any of its components, including allergy to eggs or chicken protein.
- Anyone with a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS infection, leukemia, lymphoma, generalized malignancy (e.g., corticosteroids, chemotherapy or radiation).
- Anyone who has had their thymus gland removed or has a history of problems with the thymus.
- Anyone who has had certain vaccines within the past month (discuss with our travel doctor whether this applies to you).
- Anyone ill with an infection or fever.
- Wait until you are well before receiving the vaccine. A minor illness with no fever, such as a mild upper respiratory infection, is not usually a reason to defer immunization.
- Pregnant women should discuss the risks and benefits of YF-VAX vaccination with our travel doctor at the Toronto travel vaccination and immunization clinic.
- Person over 65 years of age should discuss the risks and benefits of YF-VAX vaccination with our travel doctor at the Toronto travel and immunization clinic.
To get your YELLOW FEVER vaccination shot call the Toronto Travel Vaccine and Immunization Clinic at: 416-461-2419
Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is being provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to substitute in any way whatsoever for advice, medical care or treatment from a medical professional. Please consult our doctor's at the Travel Medical Clinic with any questions or inquiries. Nothing takes the place of speaking with a travel doctor. This information and your receipt thereof is not intended to be, nor shall be deemed to be, informed consent by you to any medical care or treatment whatsoever.
Please note that the doctor's consultation and travel vaccinations are not covered by O.H.I.P. Only basic regular vaccinations are covered by O.H.I.P.
If you have PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE through work or school you may be covered for vaccines. Upon your payment we will issue you a PAID invoice so you can claim your expenses back from your insurance company.
To find out if you have insurance coverage, please have your Drug Identification Numbers ready when you call your insurance company. Click here to find the names and phone numbers of major Insurance Companies.
