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Yellow fever vaccine

Professionally updated: April 11, 2024

At Doctors in Denmark, we offer vaccination against yellow fever, a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that can be life-threatening. Yellow fever occurs primarily in certain parts of Africa and South America, and vaccination is often a requirement for entry to these areas.

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Jakob Fraes
Specialist in General Medicine, PhD
Read more about Yellow Fever vaccination. Everything you need to know.

Yellow fever vaccination

The yellow fever vaccine is your best protection against the disease. It provides effective immunity and typically only requires one dose to provide lifelong protection for most people. Some countries require an official yellow fever vaccination certificate as a condition of entry, so it's important to plan your vaccination well in advance of your trip.

Key points about yellow fever

Who should be vaccinated

Travelers to areas where yellow fever is prevalent and people living in these areas. It is also recommended for people working with the yellow fever virus in laboratories.

When

Vaccination should take place at least 10 days before departure to ensure full protection and to fulfill the requirements for the entry certificate.

Protection

A single dose of the vaccine provides up to 99% protection against the disease and in most cases lasts a lifetime.

Side effects

Most people only experience mild side effects, such as soreness at the injection site or low-grade fever.

If you are planning a trip to an area where yellow fever is prevalent or if you want to know more about the vaccination, you are welcome to book an appointment for a physical consultation for advice and vaccination.

How much does the yellow fever vaccine cost?

How to get the vaccine:

  1. You book a video consultation with your doctor and receive advice and a prescription for the vaccine.
  2. You pick up the vaccine at the pharmacy, bring it to the clinic and receive the vaccine there.
The price of the vaccine at the pharmacy is approximately 600 kr. Add to this a 15-minute video consultation.
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