Yellow Fever
Vaccination
Yellow Fever Vaccination Singapore – Guide for Travellers
What is Yellow Fever?
Travellers visiting regions where yellow fever is prevalent without getting vaccinated or any mosquito protection face an increased risk of infection.
Why do I need to get vaccinated?
How do I get a Yellow Fever Vaccination & Certificate?
- Healthway Medical (Bukit Batok West)
- Healthway Medical (Limbang)
- Healthway Medical (Compassvale)
- Healthway Medical (Novena Medical Centre)
- Silver Cross Family Clinic (Bukit Timah)
- Healthway Medical (Yishun St 72)
- Healthway Medical (Ang Mo Kio Ave 8)
- Healthway Medical (Bukit Panjang)
- Healthway Medical (Fajar)
- Healthway Medical (Bukit Batok)
- Healthway Medical (Hougang Central)
- Healthway Medical (Medico Clinic & Surgery)
- Healthway Medical (Lengkong Tiga)
- Healthway Medical (Ang Mo Kio Ave 10)
- Healthway Medical (Anchorvale)
- Healthway Medical (Elias Mall)
- Healthway Medical (406 Sembawang)
- Healthway Medical (Downtown Gallery)
- Silver Cross Medical (Holland)
- Silver Cross Family Clinic (Yishun)
- Healthway Medical (Jalan Membina)
- Healthway Medical (Tampines St 71)
- United Medical Practitioners Pte Ltd
- Healthway Medical (Woodlands)
- Healthway Medical (Yishun Ave 5)
What are the side effects of Yellow Fever Vaccine?
- Mild headache
- Muscle pain
- Low-grade fever
- Soreness or redness at the injection site
- Fatigue
FAQ on Yellow Fever
Initial symptoms include fever, chills, severe headaches, muscle aches, nausea, and fatigue, typically resolving within a few days. However, in some cases, the disease might progress to a severe phase, involving high fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), internal bleeding, and potentially life-threatening complications such as liver and kidney failure. In severe cases, yellow fever can lead to death.
Unfortunately, there is no specific antiviral cure for yellow fever once it has been contracted. Treatment is supportive, focusing on relieving symptoms and managing complications. Patients may require hospitalisation to receive intravenous fluids, pain relief, and treatment for organ dysfunction if the disease becomes severe. Rest, hydration, and monitoring are crucial in helping the body recover. In severe cases, intensive care support may be necessary, but recovery depends on the individual’s immune response and the extent of organ involvement.
In addition to vaccination, travellers should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. This includes using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and staying in accommodations with screened windows or air conditioning. Sleeping under mosquito nets, especially in rural or jungle areas, is also recommended.
By staying vigilant and taking these preventative steps, travellers can significantly reduce their risk of contracting yellow fever and enjoy a safe journey in areas where the disease is endemic.
