How can you reduce the chance of getting yellow fever if you cannot get the vaccine?

How can I reduce my chances of getting yellow fever?

If you are not vaccinated against yellow fever, you should avoid mosquito bites during international travel. This will also help prevent other infections spread by mosquitos, such as Zika, Japanese encephalitis, and dengue.

To prevent mosquito bites, you should do the following:

• Use insect repellents
• Use bed nets
• Wear protective clothing, such as long-sleeved tops and pants.

What are the high-risk activities for getting Yellow fever disease?

All outdoor activities that expose tourists to mosquitos (camping, cycling, etc.) are considered high-risk for yellow fever acquisition.

What are the high-risk places for getting Yellow fever disease?

Rural wooded areas are considered to be riskier (for example, the Amazon forest and rural savanna regions of Africa).

Am I more likely to contract yellow fever in certain seasons of the year?

Yellow fever spreads year-round. The peak of its transmission is from July to October (the onset of the dry season) and January to May (the rainy season) for Africa and South America, respectively.