Yellow Fever Vaccine

Protection against yellow fever, a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America. Often required for entry to some countries.

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About Yellow Fever & the Vaccine

What is Yellow Fever?

Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by infected mosquitoes, primarily in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South America. The virus can cause a wide range of symptoms from mild flu-like illness to severe liver failure, jaundice, bleeding, and death. It is a vaccine-preventable disease, and vaccination is often a legal requirement for entry into certain countries.

Travel-Focused Vaccine Information

The yellow fever vaccine is a live, single-dose vaccine that provides long-lasting protection — often for life. It must be administered at a registered yellow fever vaccination centre, and individuals are given an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP), which becomes valid 10 days after the vaccine is given.

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Symptoms of Yellow Fever

Fever and chills

Muscle pain (especially back and knees)

Headache

Nausea and vomiting

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)

Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or eyes (in severe cases)

Organ failure (in rare, severe cases)

Important: Without prompt treatment, yellow fever can escalate rapidly and be life-threatening. Seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.

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Why Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine

Added Benefits

Provides lifelong protection with a single dose

Prevents a potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus

Fulfills international travel entry requirements

Only available at designated centres like ours

Potential Side Effects of Yellow Fever vaccine

Mild fever or headache

Muscle aches

Soreness at the injection site

Very rare allergic or neurological reactions

Severe allergic reactions are rare.

Why Choose Our Specialist Team

Official Yellow Fever vaccination centre

Same-day certification for travel documentation

Fast and easy booking with expert travel health advice

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What To Expect During Your Appointment

We're committed to making your travel vaccine experience simple and stress-free. Here's what you can expect:

Travel risk assessment

We'll review your vaccination and medical history to assess what you may need based on your destination, trip length, and activities.

Tailored Advice

You'll get tailored advice on required vaccines, antimalarials, and other health precautions for your trip.

Recommended Treatment

We'll administer the recommended treatments to help you travel safely and confidently.

Book Your Travel Vaccination

Schedule a consultation with our experienced pharmacists for your travel vaccination needs.

If no same-day appointment is available, please call the pharmacy to check availability.

For urgent appointments or special requirements, please call us directly at 01792 882243 (Pontarddulais) or 01792 202471 (Killay).

What Our Travelers Say

Read testimonials from travelers who trusted us with their travel health needs

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Jenny Ali

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Great experience getting my travel vaccinations with Sami today, online booking service was really easy to use too. Pharmacy is well kept and the staff are all welcoming and friendly.

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Kathy Richards

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Great service by Medihub. The staff are always friendly and helpful Dr Sami has been fantastic with us, highly recommend them.

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Rhys Cokeley

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I came here for travel vaccinations and all 3 times with Sami it's been really easy to arrange and staff are always kind and helpful. The online system they use is really simple and useful too.