Does Canada require yellow fever vaccine?
The majority of Canadian travelers do not visit countries where a yellow fever vaccine is required or recommended. However, it is highly recommended or even required for many countries in Africa and the Americas, especially Central and South America.
Why is yellow fever vaccine not recommended?
People aged 60 years or older should not be given the vaccine due to a higher risk of life-threatening side effects if the vaccine is generally not recommended at their destination (i.e areas described as having low potential for yellow fever virus exposure) [3, 4].
Is there an alternative to yellow fever vaccine?
Stanford’s Travel Medicine Clinic at the Hoover Pavilion will offer this alternative vaccine, Stamaril, until the FDA-approved yellow fever vaccine becomes available again.
Which countries demand yellow fever vaccine?
The most popular countries where yellow fever vaccination is required or recommended are:
- Argentina.
- Brazil.
- Gabon.
- Ghana.
- Kenya.
- Peru.
- Tanzania.
How much does yellow fever vaccine cost in Canada?
Vaccines
| Vaccines | DIN Number | Cost (per dose) |
|---|---|---|
| TDPolio | 00615358 | $65 |
| Travelers’ Diarrhea, Cholera | 02247208 | $48 per dose |
| Typhoid (Injectable or Oral) | Typhim VI 02130955 Vivotif 00885975 | $73 |
| Yellow Fever | YF VAX 00428833 | $185 full dose |
Is there yellow fever in Canada?
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne, viral infection, found in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and Central and South America. The virus is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito species, which are currently not established in Canada.
Does Costco have yellow fever vaccine?
Yellow fever vaccine is NOW AVAILABLE. Note: The voucher will be emailed to you from [email protected] after checkout.
Is there a non live yellow fever vaccine?
An inactivated, non-replicating, yellow fever vaccine was effective and did not cause major adverse events associated with the live-attenuated vaccine, according to Thomas P. Monath, MD.
Can you still get yellow fever after vaccine?
However, there are three very rare, but potentially life-threatening, adverse reactions that may occur with the vaccine. The most severe is yellow fever visceral disease, which occurs when the vaccination itself produces an infection like yellow fever.