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If you are travelling to a country where yellow fever is a risk or a legal entry requirement, getting vaccinated at an approved centre before you depart is essential. Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield is a registered yellow fever vaccination centre, offering the yellow fever vaccine alongside a full range of travel vaccinations through our private travel health clinic.

Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread through mosquito bites, prevalent across sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. It can cause severe liver damage, organ failure, and in some cases, death. Our trained pharmacists will assess your destination, health history, and travel itinerary to ensure you are fully protected and compliant with any entry requirements before you fly.

Get Your Yellow Fever Vaccine at Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield

Heading to a yellow fever risk zone and need your vaccination and certificate arranged quickly? Our private travel clinic in Lichfield provides everything you need in a single appointment. We provide:

  • Yellow fever vaccination with an official ICVP travel certificate.
  • Practical advice to help reduce your risk of mosquito bites.
  • Information on expected side effects and aftercare.

You do not need a GP referral. Simply contact us or book your appointment online. Our travel health clinic team will also advise on any additional travel vaccines recommended for your destination. For more guidance, visit the WHO for information on the disease and travel health advice.

Stay safe, stay protected. Visit Touchwood Pharmacy in Lichfield for your yellow fever vaccination today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by mosquito bites, most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. It can cause serious complications, including jaundice and organ failure, and, in severe cases, can be fatal.

Many countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination as a condition of entry, particularly if you are travelling from or through an affected region. As a registered centre, Touchwood Pharmacy issues the official ICVP certificate upon vaccination.

The yellow fever vaccine is considered to provide lifelong protection for most people following a single dose. A booster may be recommended in certain circumstances, which our team will discuss with you at your appointment.

Yellow fever vaccination is not routinely available on the NHS. It must be administered at an approved centre such as Touchwood Pharmacy, making our private travel clinic in Lichfield the most convenient local option.

Most people experience only mild side effects such as a temporary headache, low-grade fever, or soreness at the injection site. Serious reactions are rare, and our team will discuss all possible side effects with you before proceeding.

Yes. Our travel clinic in Lichfield offers a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations, including typhoid, hepatitis A and B, rabies, and more, so you can prepare fully for your trip in one visit.

Call us today to book an appointment with one of our vaccine specialists.