Guidance

Yellow fever: the green book, chapter 35

Yellow fever immunisation information for public health professionals.

Documents

https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/factsheet/109/the-green-book-travel-chapters

Yellow fever is an acute flavivirus infection spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

This chapter is available to view or download from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC).

Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 6 February 2024 + show all updates

6 February 2024
Added link to chapter.
13 January 2020
Updated with revised chapter.
21 November 2019
Added yellow fever vaccine guidance for those with weakened immune systems, those over 60 years and anyone who has had their thymus removed.
3 January 2019
Added revised chapter: contraindication section updated for thymectomy and incidental thymectomy.
14 June 2018
Added updated section on Yellow fever vaccination indications for patients with immunosuppression and or HIV infection.
24 March 2017
Clarified requirements for yellow fever vaccination and International Health Regulations (IHR) regarding certification and duration of protection.
28 April 2014
An extensively updated chapter with the addition of a new flow chart showing those who need reinforcing immunisation.
17 July 2013
Added new address for Health Protection Scotland Travel Health Section.
19 April 2013
Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches) and NHS Choices.
20 March 2013
First published.