What is Yellow Fever?

A Preventable Illness

Yellow fever is a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, primarily the Aedes aegypti species. It's characterized by symptoms like fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can lead to jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), liver and kidney failure, and even death.

The virus primarily occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent yellow fever, and it's often required for travelers to endemic regions.

Some of the most popular countries where yellow fever vaccination is either recommended or required include:

1. Brazil: Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting certain areas, especially the Amazon region.

2. Nigeria: Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Nigeria, and proof of vaccination is often requested at the point of entry.

3. Kenya: Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission and is recommended for all travelers visiting Kenya.

4. Ghana: Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Ghana, and travelers may be asked to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon arrival.

5. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers aged 9 months and older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. It's also recommended for all travelers visiting the DRC.

6. Angola: Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Angola, and travelers are usually required to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon arrival.

7. Peru: Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers visiting certain regions of Peru, particularly the Amazon basin.

8. Uganda: Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers aged 9 months and older arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission. It's also recommended for all travelers visiting Uganda.