Travel Immunizations

Control (CDC) website for a detailed list of countries which need mandatory yellow fever vaccination]. The validity of the vaccine is 10 years from the 10th day of primary vaccination and immediately after revaccination. Yellow fever vaccine is a live vaccine and given as a single dose. Anyone who has allergy to any vaccine component like egg, chicken protein or gelatin, should not get vaccinated (If you cannot get the vaccine for any medical reason or if you belong to a category where the vaccination is contraindicated ask your doctor for waiver letter). • Cholera vaccine: Usually not a mandated vaccine but some parts of Africa will ask for the certificate. This requirement is from the local authorities rather than as a national policy. In such cases, a single dose of oral vaccine is sufficient. • Two oral vaccines are available: Dukoral and Shanchol. RECOMMENDED VACCINE