Did you know that here at VSM Pharmacy we have a travel clinic? You can have the vaccines you need for your holiday or business trip. We’ll give you vaccination advice tailored to your travel itinerary.
One of the vaccines we offer is Yellow Fever. In some countries, you will need the Yellow Fever vaccination. In other countries, you will need a Yellow Fever Certificate. This is to show that you have already had the vaccine.
Yellow Fever is a visus that is passed on by infected mosquitos. The infected mosquitos are mainly found in tropical countries in Africa and South America. For instance, in Brazil, Peru, Nigeria and Kenya it is recommended that travellers have a Yellow Fever Vaccine.
If an infected mosquito bites you and you get the virus, you might feel like you have flu. You could have a temperature, feel sick, have a headache and generally feel ill. You’ll usually feel like this for around 3 or 4 days.
Some people begin to feel better but then take a turn for the worse. If you have any of the following symptoms you will need to get medical help immediately:
There isn’t a treatment as such for yellow fever because most people get better in a few days. You should rest, drink plenty of fluids without caffeine and take paracetamol or ibuprofen.
The best way to protect yourself is to have a Yellow Fever Vaccination.
When you are outside in the morning and early evening wear trousers and tops or shirts with long sleeves. Spray your skin with insect repellent. The best repellents are those that contain DEET.
When you are inside keep doors and windows shut unless you have mosquito/insect screens installed. At night sleep under a mosquito net, but first treat it with insect repellent.
Our travel clinic offers the Yellow Fever Vaccine. You only need one dose which must be given at least 2 weeks before you travel. We will also give you a Yellow Fever Certificate so that you can present this when you travel in the future. Currently (June 2024) the price for the vaccination is £69.99.
The vaccine is suitable from 9 months old.
All you need to do is pop in to make an appointment with a member of staff. Or you can give us a call on 01276 21002 or send us an email using the contact form online.
The appointment will take about 30 minutes. This is because we will need to take some details. You’ll also have to fill in a questionnaire. We do this to make sure you are getting all the vaccinations you need for your trip.
You can log into the Travel Health Pro website. Search for a country or a virus or bacteria and you can read the information online.
The flu is much more than ‘just a bad cold’ and can claim the lives of thousands of people each year, particularly the old and the vulnerable. Yet, by receiving an annual flu vaccine from our pharmacy, you greatly reduce your risk of getting ill.
If you need a Hepatitis A vaccination, the Travel Clinic at VSM Pharmacy can help you . The cost of the vaccination is £49.99 for two doses.
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