Travellers Need A Yellow Fever Certificate

By Jonny Blair


If you want to travel the world a Yellow Fever Certificate is compulsory for some countries. You really need to get one before you head off on your jaunts around the globe. You'll be asked for this certificate at some airports and land border crossings so take no risks. Get a yellow fever certificate before you leave to travel the world.

Before setting off on your journeys, it's important to check what injections you need. Pop to see your local travel doctor and they will assist you. Tell them where you are planning to go. In terms of getting the Yellow Fever injection here are the important things to note:

1. You WILL get asked for it entering some countries. Be prepared for this - better to be safe than sorry (yes, I know you could make up a story that you have one and lost the certificate - but seriously why take the risk?? This is a disease we are talking about!)

2. You almost always have to pay for it. I cannot remember the cost of my Yellow Fever Vaccination, though it was somewhere in the region of $60 AU Dollars (in 2010).

3. Have faith in the travel doctors. They really know what they are talking about and they will help you. Just head there and get the injections - it's much better to be protected against deadly diseases than take any risks.

4. Ensure your Yellow Certificate is valid. It needs to have a stamp and a doctor's signature on it.

5. You can only get your Yellow Fever Certificate from a recognised Yellow Fever Vaccine Centre.

6. Make sure you take your Yellow Fever Certificate everywhere you go. Carry it at all times - you never know when it will be asked for.

7. It will be valid for 10 years.

On a final note, subjects like this are very serious and while this is my view on it, remember I am not a doctor so please, please check with your travel doctor first on what injections you need for certain countries.

It's really worth getting to keep you safe on your journeys!

As a global nomad it's important to embrace the cultures and places you go and part of this journey is staying safe and healthy on your travels.

What exactly is Yellow Fever? - It's a dangerous disease that you don't want with symptoms including vomiting and muscle pain.

How do you get it? Like most diseases it is from an insect bite from a mosquito. Stay safe and protected.

What Countries Are Affected? - According to the doctors I have spoken to, most of Africa and parts of South America are affected by Yellow Fever. And let's be honest those are two of the best continents to travel in, so you'll need your Yellow Fever Certificate.

How much does a Yellow Fever Vaccination cost? - Depends on country, and individual cost of clinic. As a good estimate, I'd say $40 US is a good price and $90 US and you're being ripped off. But again, TAKE NO RISKS!




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