Yellow Fever Vaccine

Yellow Fever Vaccine | Travel Vaccination Service | Allied Pharmacies

The yellow fever vaccine protects against yellow fever, a serious viral infection spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The disease occurs mainly in parts of Africa and South America and can cause severe illness affecting the liver and other organs.

Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent yellow fever and is often required for entry into certain countries, particularly when travelling to regions where the disease is present.

At Allied Pharmacies, trained pharmacists provide yellow fever vaccination and travel health consultations to help protect travellers visiting high-risk destinations.

Use the postcode search to find your nearest Allied Pharmacy offering yellow fever vaccination appointments.

What Is Yellow Fever?

Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes aegypti species. It is found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America.

The infection can range from mild illness to severe disease affecting the liver and other organs.

Symptoms of yellow fever may include:

• High fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling generally unwell

In some cases, symptoms can become severe and require urgent medical care.

Who Should Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine?

The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for travellers visiting countries where the virus is present.

You may need the vaccine if you:

• Are travelling to parts of Africa or South America 
• Are visiting countries that require proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry 
• Plan to spend time in rural or jungle areas where mosquitoes are common

Some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), commonly known as the “yellow fever certificate”, before allowing entry. 

Is the Yellow Fever Vaccine Available on the NHS?

In the UK, the yellow fever vaccine is not routinely available on the NHS and is typically provided through designated travel vaccination centres.

Travel clinics and trained pharmacies can provide the vaccine along with the required vaccination certificate for international travel.

Preventing Yellow Fever While Travelling

Vaccination is the best protection against yellow fever, but travellers should also take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

Helpful advice includes:

• Use insect repellent containing DEET
• Wear long-sleeved clothing and trousers in mosquito-prone areas
• Sleep under mosquito nets if necessary 
• Stay in accommodation with screened windows or air conditioning

These measures help reduce the risk of mosquito-borne infections during travel.

How the Yellow Fever Vaccination Service Works

Getting vaccinated at Allied Pharmacies is simple and convenient.

Travel Health Consultation - The pharmacist will review your destination, travel plans and medical history.

Vaccination - The vaccine is administered as a quick injection in the upper arm in a private consultation room.

Vaccination Certificate - You may receive an International Certificate of Vaccination required for entry into certain countries.

Why Choose Allied Pharmacies?

Allied Pharmacies provide convenient travel health services across communities throughout the UK.

Our pharmacies offer:

• Professional travel health consultations 
• Experienced pharmacists administering vaccines 
• Convenient local pharmacy locations 
• Private consultation rooms for confidential care

Our pharmacy teams provide expert vaccination services to help protect your health when travelling abroad.

Find a Yellow Fever Vaccine Near You

Yellow fever vaccination appointments may be available at participating Allied Pharmacies across the UK.

Use the postcode search above to find your nearest pharmacy offering yellow fever vaccination and travel health advice.

Our pharmacists provide professional travel vaccination services to help keep you protected when travelling abroad.