Quick facts at a glance:
Recommended for some countries
and required for others.
One shot usually lasts for a lifetime (exceptions here)
Get the shot ten days before landing in the yellow fever zone.
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito all year round. It is common in certain parts of Africa and tropical parts of South America. It cannot be transmitted from person to person.
Symptoms start with a fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. Symptoms can progress to jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes), multiple organ failure(liver, kidney, and lungs), and death.