Where To Get Yellow Fever Vaccine In South Africa

Where To Get Yellow Fever Vaccine In South Africa

What’s Yellow Fever Vaccine?

Yellow fever vaccine is a vaccine that protects against yellow fever. Yellow fever is a viral infection that occurs in Africa and South America. Most people begin to develop immunity within ten days of vaccination and 99 percent are protected within one month, and this appears to be lifelong.

Where To Get Yellow Fever Vaccine In South Africa

Cape Town:

• Netcare Travel Clinic Cape Town, 11th Floor, Room 1107, Picbel Parkade, 58 Strand Street: phone +27 21 419 3172
• Netcare Travel Clinic Tokai, Medicross Tokai, Cnr Tokai and Keyser Road: phone +27 21 715 7063
• Travelsafe Clinic, Shop 3, Cavendish Place, Cavendish Road, Claremont: phone + 21 0860 1000 72

Durban:

• ICC Durban Travel Clinic / Travel Doctor Durban, International Convention Centre, 45 Ordnance Road: phone + 27 31 360 1122
• SAA-Netcare Travel Clinic, Corner Old Main and Meller Roads, Pinetown: phone + 27 031 709 3070

Gauteng:

• OR Tambo International Airport Clinic, Johannesburg International Airport: phone +27 (0) 11 921 6609
• NHC Centre, Corner Beyers Naude Drive and Waugh Street, Northcliff: phone + 27 11 214 9030

Pretoria:

• Worldwide Travel Medical Consultants Brooklyn, Brooklyn Square, c/o Middel and Veal Street Brooklyn: phone + 27 (0) 12 4604744.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Does Dischem give yellow fever injections in South Africa?

We do not administer Yellow Fever Vaccines, only a travel clinic.

How expensive is a yellow fever vaccination?

The yellow fever vaccine is not available for free on the NHS, so you’ll have to pay for it. It typically costs around R60 to R85.

Where can I get my yellow fever card?

Schedule a yellow fever vaccination today at a local Passport Health clinic by calling 1-888-499-7277 or book online now.

Is yellow fever vaccinated in South Africa?

South Africa considers a one-time dose of yellow fever vaccine (properly documented with an ICVP) to be good for the life of the traveler. Any traveler not meeting this requirement can be refused entry to South Africa or quarantined for up to 6 days. Travelers may also be vaccinated on entry.

How much is yellow fever vaccine in South Africa?

The cost of a yellow fever vaccine in South Africa is about R 350.00* (excluding the consultation fee).

How long does yellow fever vaccine last?

A single dose provides lifelong protection for most people. The vaccine is a live, weakened form of the virus given as a single shot. Vaccine is recommended for people aged 9 months or older and who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus in Africa and South America.

How long does yellow fever vaccine take to work?

In general, it takes 10 to 14 days from the date of vaccination for a person to develop immunity to the yellow fever virus. Additional personal protection measures from mosquitoes are critically important during this 10-14 day period in yellow fever endemic areas.

Can yellow fever vaccine protect against Covid?

Therefore, YF-S0 could serve as an excellent dual vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 and yellow fever virus (YFV) infections, an added benefit for populations living in regions at-risk of YFV outbreaks.

Can I take yellow fever vaccine twice?

For most people, a single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection and a booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. However, travelers going to areas with ongoing outbreaks may consider getting a booster dose of yellow fever vaccine if it has been 10 years or more since they were last vaccinated.

Is South Africa a yellow fever risk country?

South Africa requires all travelers journeying from yellow fever risk countries to show proof of yellow fever vaccination by means of a valid yellow fever certificate. This also applies to those who have transited through a yellow fever risk country.

How is the yellow fever vaccine administered?

Primary Vaccination: Administer a single subcutaneous injection of 0.5 mL of reconstituted vaccine. Additional Dosing Information: A single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection to most healthy individuals.

How can I avail yellow fever vaccine?

Discuss your itinerary with your health care provider before you get your yellow fever vaccination. You can visit CDC’s Travelers’ Health website at www.cdc.gov/travel to learn if yellow fever vaccination is recommended or required based on your travel location.