How To Get A Yellow Book In Uganda

What Is A Yellow Book?

The Yellow Card is a medical passport issued by the World Health Organization. It’s an official record that some countries require for entrance, and it can document vaccination against diseases ranging from cholera and yellow fever to such childhood illnesses as rubella.

How To Get A Yellow Book In Uganda?

You can get the vaccination from any Ministry of Health Port Public Health Offices at border entry points, sea ports and airports. A fee of Ugshs. 100,000 is charge for the vaccine. If you are in Kampala you can go to Kampala City Hall to get the vaccine shot.

Is Yellow Fever Certificate Required For Uganda?

Yellow fever vaccination is required by national authorities for international travellers over one year of age entering Uganda.

How Much Is Yellow Book In Uganda?

Arriving passengers without vaccination cards are vaccinated at their own cost (UGX 153082.12) and issued the international vaccination card.

How Much Is A Yellow Fever Test In Uganda?

The total cost typically ranges from ugx 574057.95 to UGX 1148115.90. For example, at the travel clinic operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health , an initial consultation is UGX 153082.12, and the yellow fever vaccination costs UGX 420975.83, with no shot administration fee, for a total of UGX 570230.90.

How Do I Get A Yellow Fever Card In Uganda?

You’ll be given a certificate when you’re vaccinated at a yellow fever vaccination centre. Check the country information on the Travel Health Pro website or with a yellow fever vaccination centre to see if you need a certificate for the area you’re visiting.

How Long Before Travel Do I Need Yellow Fever Vaccinations In Uganda?

When should I start thinking about the vaccines I need? If possible, see the GP or a private travel clinic at least 8 weeks before you’re due to travel. Some vaccines need to be given well in advance to allow your body to develop immunity. And some vaccines involve a number of doses spread over several weeks or months.

What Is The Validity Of Yellow Fever Certificate In Uganda?

The certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is valid for the life of the person vaccinated. This lifetime validity applies automatically to all existing and new certificates, beginning 10 days after the date of vaccination. 

Do I Need A Yellow Fever Vaccine To Travel In Uganda?

To protect individual travellers who may be exposed to yellow fever infection. As yellow fever may be fatal if you have not been vaccinated, vaccination is recommended for all travellers (with a few exceptions) visiting areas where there is a current or periodic risk of yellow fever transmission.

Can You Get Yellow Fever Vaccine At Entebbe Uganda?

Very true, you will get your yellow fever shot at Entebbe Airport.

Is Yellow fever Vaccine Free In Uganda?

The Government of through the Ministry of Health and NMS will be offering free Yellow Fever vaccinations to Ugandans living in and around Kampala from the age of 9 months to 59 years of age.

Can I Get Yellow Fever Vaccine On Arrival In Uganda?

The yellow fever vaccination needs to be given at least ten days before arriving in a yellow-fever-endemic area and must be administered at an approved yellow fever vaccination center.

How Do I Get A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate In Uganda

Anyone can can visit the ministry of health portal, https://epivac.health.go.ug/certificates/#/ and enter in their details and within three minutes, the system will send a verified Covid-19 certificate. Dr Driwale said the card will be internationally accepted.

At What Age Is Yellow Fever Vaccine Given In Uganda?

Yellow fever vaccine is recommended for: People 9 months through 59 years of age who are traveling to or living in areas at risk for yellow fever virus activity, or traveling to a country with an entry requirement for vaccination.