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yellow fever vaccination for travellers

Do I Need the Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travelling?

Travelling to tropical or subtropical regions can expose you to serious infections not found in the UK. Yellow fever is one such disease — a mosquito-borne virus that can cause life-threatening illness. According to the World Health Organisation, yellow fever causes an estimated 67,000 to 173,000 severe cases and up

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yellow fever vaccine before travel

Who Should Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine Before Travel

Planning a trip abroad can be exciting, but it also means thinking about your health. The World Health Organisation estimates there are between 84,000 and 170,000 severe cases of yellow fever globally each year, resulting in around 29,000 to 60,000 deaths. One of the most effective ways to avoid becoming

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causes of yellow fever and how it spreads to humans

What Causes Yellow Fever and How Do You Catch It?

Yellow fever is a serious illness caused by a virus that spreads through mosquito bites. It mainly affects people living in or travelling to parts of Africa and South America. Though rare in the UK, it can still be a concern for anyone planning to visit these areas. Let’s break

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Yellow fever vaccine after covid shot

Can I Take Yellow Fever Vaccine After Covid Vaccine

Covid-19 infections are still occurring across the globe, albeit in much smaller numbers than they once were. It can still be a very serious illness that becomes more dangerous in more vulnerable populations. Yellow fever is another potentially serious virus but is found in far fewer locations than covid-19. Most

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How to Deal with Sniffing, Sneezing, and Other Winter Allergies

When you think of seasonal allergies, winter is probably not the season that first comes to mind. However, seasonal allergies can happen at any time of the year. So if you have prolonged sniffs and sneezes during the colder winter months, you may be experiencing winter allergies. What Causes Winter

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Yellow Fever Vaccination - Touchwood Pharmacy

What is Yellow Fever? And How Can You Prevent it?

Yellow fever is a rare but serious infection that is spread by mosquito bites. It is found in South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa. If you will be traveling to any of these regions, it is important to protect yourself from potentially contracting this dangerous

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Learn about Yellow Fever

Everything you Need to Know About Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a very serious infection that is contracted through bites from contaminated mosquitos. It is only found in specific areas of the world such as South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa.  Infected mosquitos can be found everywhere throughout these regions, with people contracting

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Yellow Fever Vaccination

When Do You Need To Get the Yellow Fever Vaccination?

Yellow fever is a serious infection spread by mosquitoes. It is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease, and “yellow” in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients. It is prevented by an extremely effective vaccine which is both safe and affordable.

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