Yellow Fever Vaccine in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor
What's included in our Yellow Fever Vaccine package?
Type of vaccine: Live attenuated vaccine
Number of doses: One single dose of 0.5ml
Contraindications: Egg allergy, immunodeficiency from medication, disease or symptomatic HIV infection, hypersensitivity to a previous dose and pregnancy.
Adverse reactions: Rarely encephalitis or hepatic failure
Before departure: International certificate of vaccination becomes valid 10 days after the date of vaccination.
Recommended for: All travelers to endemic zones and wherever mandatory
Special precautions: Not for infants under 12 months of age.
Reminder to Malaysian who wants to go to the endemic countries
- Malaysians are advised to take the vaccination at least 10 days before the date of departure to endemic countries for protection against infection.
- To carry the international certificate of vaccination during travel for health check.
- To report to Entry Point Health Office on arrival in Malaysia for health check.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is yellow fever?
- When should I take yellow fever vaccine?
10 days before your entry to the endemic countries.
- Where does yellow fever occurs?
Yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa.
- What are the symptoms of yellow fever?
Initial symptoms of yellow fever include sudden onset of fever, chills, severe headache, back pain, general body aches, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and weakness. Most people improve after these initial symptoms. However, roughly 15% of people will have a brief period of hours to a day without symptoms and will then develop a more severe form of yellow fever disease. In severe cases, a person may develop high fever, jaundice (a condition that involves yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes), bleeding (especially from the gastrointestinal tract), and eventually shock and failure of many organs. Roughly 20-50% of people who develop severe illness may die.
- What are the side effects of yellow fever vaccination?
Reactions to yellow fever vaccine are generally mild. They can include mild headaches, muscle aches, and low-grade fevers. There have been reports of extremely rare but serious events following yellow fever vaccination
- What is the treatment for yellow fever?
No specific treatments have been found to help patients with yellow fever. If possible, patients with yellow fever should be hospitalized for treatment of their symptoms and closely observed by healthcare workers. Rest, fluids, and use of pain medications and fever-reducing medications may relieve symptoms of fever and aching. Certain medications should be avoided, such as aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen), because these may increase the risk for bleeding.
- Who should not get yellow fever vaccine?
Infants younger than 6 months of age should not get the vaccine. In addition, anyone with a severe allergy to any part of the vaccine, including eggs, chicken proteins, or gelatin should not get the vaccine. Anyone who has had a severe reaction to a previous dose of yellow fever vaccine should not be vaccinated again.If you have any of the following conditions, your healthcare provider can help you decide whether you can safely receive the vaccine:
- HIV/AIDS or other disease that affects the immune system
- Weakened immune system as a result of cancer or other medical conditions, transplant, or drug treatment (such as steroids, chemotherapy, or others that affect immune function)
- Thymus disorder
- Adults 60 years of age and older
- Infants 6 – 8 months of age
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers
- When should I take yellow fever vaccine?
We provide easy, comfortable and fast medical check up session for all of our clients. We encourage all clients to make an appointment using our website to enjoy speedy and hassle-free offshore medical check-up at Berkat Clinics.
- How soon do people get sick after being bitten by an infected mosquito?
The incubation period (time from infection to illness) is usually 3-6 days
- Who should get yellow fever vaccine?
Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for people age 9 months or older who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus transmission in South America and Africa