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Here are some frequently asked questions about Yellow Fever Vaccinations (YFV) from India:
Is yellow fever vaccination required?
All visitors travelling from India to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Mali, Ghana and Ethiopia are
required to be vaccinated against yellow fever with an international certi cate proving so.
While there is no health check on departure from India, you will be checked upon your return. Thus, it is
mandatory to be in possession of a valid international vaccination certi cate of yellow fever before your
departure. This certi cate must be issued from an approved vaccination center.
Visitors travelling directly from India to South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia or Zimbabwe do NOT need a
yellow fever vaccination. However, any person entering these countries from an infected area or having
been in transit through infected areas must be in possession of a valid International Certi cate of
Vaccination against Yellow Fever.
The full list of Yellow Fever endemic countries:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon,
Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire

(Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea

Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria,
Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo,

and Uganda.
South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
When should I get the vaccination?
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.
What documents are required?

To get an valid certi cation of yellow fever vaccination, you are required to bring your original passport
and your international travel tickets. It is also recommended to have Rs 300 in change (cost of vaccination
at govt. institutes).
What time should I show up for the vaccination?
Most public health centres open at 9 am, Monday – Friday. However, there is a limited quota of
vaccinations issued everyday (less than 100 usually). Thus, it is recommended to show up earlier in order
to be ahead in the line.
How long is the yellow fever vaccine valid for?
The yellow fever vaccination certi cate is valid for ten years, after which a booster shot is recommended.
Can I be exempted from producing a vaccination certificate?
The under mentioned persons are exempted from production yellow fever vaccination certi cate:
Infants below the age of six months.
Any person suffering from some chronic illness and has poor resistance and is thereby exempted from being
vaccinated.
Crew and passengers of an aircraft transiting through an airport located in yellow fever infected area
provided the Health Of cer is satis ed that such persons remained within the airport premises during the
period of stay.
What are the re-entry requirements by the Ministry of Health?
The Ministry of Health, Government of India, has issued an advisory for passengers coming/returning to
India from yellow fever endemic countries. Please read the full advisory here: click to view PDF.
List of countries listed as YF endemic according to WHO
Click here to view the list of yellow fever endemic countries as amended by WHO. The Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare, Government of India, follows this list.
Can I get the vaccination in Kenya?
No, it is NOT advisable to take the vaccination in a Yellow Fever endemic country as it takes ten days for
the vaccine to take effect.
Gap between Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) and Yellow Fever

Vaccination
If you are travelling to Kenya, you will need to take the OPV vaccination as well as the Yellow Fever
Vaccination. It is recommended you take both together, or else you may be forced to wait for a period of 1
month between the two vaccinations.
Where can I get the yellow fever vaccination?
List of designated hospitals and clinics which administer the vaccine for yellow fever:
Date and Timing

YELLOW FEVER
S. of Yellow Fever
VACCINATION Address Officer Incharge Contact Detail
No. Vaccination
CENTRE
Center
DELHI
1 AIRPORT HEALTH Airport Health Dr. Sanjay Mattoo, Monday ,Tuesday, 011-25655081
ORGANISATION, Airport Thursday & Friday (O)
New Delhi Organization,
Health Of cer 2:00 PM – 4:00 011-25655079
New Building, PM (F)
Mahipalpur, Near
Radisson Blu Hotel,
On Approach Road
to T-3
New Delhi-110037
011-23019405
Armed Force Clinic, Dalhousie Road, Monday – Friday
(O)
New New Mr. Rajeev Mehra, Lt.
2 Col, OIC Medical 09:00 AM – 05:00
011-23792356
Delhi Delhi-110011 Stores PM
(F)
Near Gate 3, Monday & Friday

Vidhan Sabha
Public Health Lab Metro Station, Opp. 011-23972058
3 Dr. Ompal Singh 10:00 AM – 12:00
Building, Delhi Civil Lines Police (O)
PM
Station, Alipur
Road, Delhi
Yellow Fever Wednesday –

Vaccination Centre,
011-23404286
Room No. 2, Old Dr. Smita Roy, Chief 10 AM – 11.30 AM (O)
College of Nursing, Medical Of cer Dr.
Dr. RML Hospital, Saturday
4 RML Hospital, New P.K. Das Chief
New Delhi 011-23404820
Delhi- Medical Of cer
9.30 AM – 11.00 (O)
(SAG)
110001 AM
5 Health Department, International Dr. Shakuntala Wednesday & 011-23362284

International Inoculation Centre, Srivastav Friday (O)
Inoculation Centre, Near St. Thomas 2:00 PM – 4:00 011-23742752

New Delhi School, Mandir
PM (F)
Marg, New Delhi-
110001
Col. Amita
Monday-Friday
Chaturvedi
Commandant, Base
Commandant, Base 08:00 AM – 01:00 011-23337008
6 Hospital, Delhi
Hospital, Delhi Lt. Col. Smita (O)
Cantt., Delhi-10 PM
Moudgil
WEST BENGAL
Monday,
033-22230904
Port Health Wednesday &
(O)
Organization Friday
Dr. M.K. Bag, Port
Health 033-22230414
PORT HEALTH Marine House, Registration:
1 ORGANISATION, (O)
Kolkata-
Kolkata Of cer
12 PM – 12:30
033-22230435
700022 PM, followed by
(F)
vaccination.
2 AIRPORT HEALTH Airport Health Dr. A.K. Mandal, Tuesday & 033-25119044
ORGANISATION, Organization Airport Thursday (O)

Kolkata
NSCBI Airport, Health Of cer 12.00 PM -2.30 033-25119370
Kolkata- PM (F)
700052
Department of
Microbiology All
India Institute Of
Hygiene & Public
Health
033-22412888
Bidhannagar Friday
All India Institute of Campus 27 & 27B (O)
Hygiene and Public J.C. Block, Sector III

3 Dr. Chatopadhyay 11:00 AM- 01:00
Health (AIIH&PH), Salt Lake- 033-22418717
PM
Kolkata (F)
700098 (Near Tank
No.14)
Kolkata
MAHARASHTRA
1 AIRPORT HEALTH Airport Health Dr. Amitabha Dan/ Monday ,Tuesday, 022-28392429
ORGANISATION, Organization Dr. A.R. Passi Wednesday, (O)

Mumbai Thursday & Friday,
C.S.I. Airport, Next

Registration
to Ambassador Sky
Chef, Sahar,
10.00 AM – 11.30
Andheri (E),
AM Vaccination
Mumbai-400099
timings
12.00 PM -01.00
PM
2 PORT HEALTH Seamen’s Medical Dr. Deepak Sule, Monday ,Tuesday, 022-22020027
ORGANISATION, Port Health Thursday & Friday, (O)
Mumbai Examination Wednesday Only
Of cer for Seafarers 022-22612256
Organisation
(Original CDC
(Enquiry
Must)(Except
& Yellow Fever Govt. of India
Vaccination Center, Holidays) Centre)
Nav Bhavan
10.30AM
Building, Ramjbhai
-12.30PM
Kamani Marg,
022-22020814
(F)
Ballard Estate,
Mumbai-400001
Daily only for 022-22152080

Station Health Station Health serving persons (O)
Organisation Organisation
3 (Navy), Old Navy Dr. Rajesh Batllish
09:00 AM – 1:00 022-22152080
(Navy), Colaba Nagar, Colaba,
PM* (F)
Mumbai-400005
Vaccination Centre
No. 50
OPD Building, J J
Monday to Friday
Grant Medical Marg, Nagpada- Dr. Lalit Sankhe,
College & Sir J. J. Associate Professor, 022-23735555
4 Mumbai Central, 9:00 AM – 12:00
Groups of Hospital, Community (Ext.2309/2414)
Off Jijabhoy Road, PM
Byculla, Mumbai Medicine
Mumbai
– 400 008
5 Family Welfare 332, S.V.P. Road, Dr. N. R. K. Behera Wednesday and 022-
Regional Training Khetwadi, Mumbai, Friday 23881724(O)
Centre, Mumbai Maharashtra 2:00 PM to 4:00

PM
400004
Every Monday and

Jai Prakash
Narayan Road, Tuesday
B.J. Govt. Medical
Near Pune Railway 020- 26126010
6 College (BJMC), Dr. Shelke
Station, Pune, (O)
Pune 09.00 AM – 12.30
Maharashtra
411001 PM
TAMIL NADU
Port Health Monday & 044-25260038

Dr. J. Kadhirvelu,
Organisation, Rajaji Wednesday (O)
PORT HEALTH Port Health
Salai,
1 ORGANISATION,
10:00 AM- 1:30 044-25225858
Chennai Of cer
Chennai- 600001 PM (F)
2 King Institute of King Institute of Dr. Sasikala Tuesdays 044-22501520

Preventive Medicine Preventive Rajkumar, Deputy 10.00AM -12.00 (O)
and Research, Medicine and Director
Chennai Research, Guindy, PM & Fridays 044-22501521
Chennai-600032
(O)
10.00 AM -12.00 044-22501263

PM (F)
Port Health Of cer,

Port
Health
0461-2353341
Every Tuesday,
Organization No. B- (O)
PORT HEALTH
3 ORGANISATION Dr. P. Poornima 11:00 A.M. to
20, World Trade 0461-2353314
Tuticorin 01:00 P.M.
Avenue, New (F)
Harbour, Tuticorin-
628004 Tamil Nadu
KERALA
1 PORT HEALTH Port Health Dr. K.A. Shyamini, Wednesday 0484-2666060

ORGANISATION, Organisation Port &Friday (O)
Cochin
Willingdon Island Health Of cer 10 AM -1.00 PM 0484-2666060
(excluding Public (F)

Cochin-682009 Holidays)
Airport Health
Organization
Tuesday and
Thursday
Cochin Dr. Raphael Teddy
(excluding public
AIRPORT HEALTH International holidays)
0484-
2 ORGANISATION Airport Health
Airport Ltd. 2610255(O)
Cochin Of cer 09:30 AM – 11:30
Nedumbassery,
AM
Cochin-
683111
ANDHRA PRADESH
Port Health
Organization 0891-2562681
Dr.Anit Gayen, Port Tuesday &
(O)
PORT HEALTH Health Thursday
Port Area,
1 ORGANISATION,
Visakhapatnam- 0891-2562681
Visakhapatnam Of cer 10 AM-1.30 PM
(F)
35
TELANGANA
1 Institute of Public Health Labs Dr. Ch. Lavanya , Tuesday and 965220029 (M)
Preventive Medicine, and Food (Health) Medical Of cer, Friday
Public Health Labs Admn.,
and Food (Health) Narayanaguda, 10:30 AM – 05:00
Admin Hyderabad-29
PM
GUJARAT
079-23221931-
32(O)
Dr. Bipin Nayak, Monday

GMERS Medical Oppt. S.T. Depot, Medical 079-
College attached Sector No. 12, 9.00 AM- 23221913 (O)
1
General Hospital, Gandhinagar,
Superintendent 12.00PM
Gandhinagar, GujaratGujarat- 382012
079-
2322733 (F)
0286-2242910
Thursday
Dr. Manjiri Mankodi (O)
Near Railway
Bhavsinhji (General) Chief District 9:30 AM – 12:30
2 Station, Porbandar,
Hospital, Porbandar Medical Of cer cum 0286-242910
Gujarat PM
Civil Surgeon (F)
3 PORT HEALTH Port Health Dr. S.P. Singh, Port Thursday 02836-270220
ORGANISATION, Organization Health (O)
Kandla Kandla Port, New Of cer 10 AM-1.00 PM 02836-270189

Kandla Kutch
(F)
District – 370210
Yellow Fever
Vaccination Center,
Tuesday &
Sardar Patel
Thursday 079-25391811
Bhavan,
A.M.C., Health E.P.I.
Ahmedabad
4 Department, Dr. Amit Begda
Municipal 11:00 AM – 5:00 Extn.- 698
Ahmedabad
Corporation Head PM
Of ce, Ground
Floor, Danapith,
Ahmedabad-1
Monday and 0288-2554629

Pandit Nehru Marg
Thursday (O)
Guru Gobind Singh
5 Govt. Hospital, Jamnagar-361008, Dr. P.M. Gosai, RMO
03:00 PM – 05:00 0288-2679592
Gujarat Gujarat
PM (F)
6 Civil Hospital, Surat Jay Prakash Dr. Vadel, Medical Every Thursday 0261 224 4985
Narayan Marg, (O)
Majura Gate, Surat- Superintendent 10:00 AM-2:00
PM
395002
GOA
Port Health
0832-2520292
Organisation Dr. Mangesh Patil, Thursday
(O)
PORT HEALTH Port
1 ORGANISATION, Marmagoa 9.00 AM – 12.00
0832-2520292
Marmagoa Harbour, Goa- Health Of cer PM
(F)
403803
Dr. Preetam P. Naik, Every Wednesday

Urban Health
Health
Urban Health Centre, Behind 0832-2426495
2 09:00 AM – 1:00
Centre, Panaji National Theatre (O)
Of cer PM
Panaji, Goa
Padre Miranda Rd,

Every Friday
Pajifond, Margao,
Urban Health Goa Dr. Martina 0832-2426495
3 9:00 AM to 12:00
Centre, Margao, Goa Fernandes (O)
PM
403601
HIMACHAL PRADESH
1 Treatment Centre, Treatment Centre, Dr. Santosh Kutty, Monday & 01792-272538
Central Central Research CMO(SAG) Thursday (O)
Research Institute, Institute, Kasauli, 2:00 PM – 4:00 01792-273209

Himachal Pradesh-
Kasauli PM (O)
173204
01792-272016
(F)
KARNATAKA
Joint Director
(Labs), Public
Health Institute, 080-22210248
Wednesday
Sheshadri Road, (O)
Public Health Opp. S.J.
Dr. Ramesh 10:30 AM – 12:00
Institute, Bengalure Polytechnic, 080-22277389
Bengalure- PM
1 (F)
560001
UTTAR PRADESH
1 King George’s Department of Dr. Jamal Masood Thursday 0522-2257343

Medical Community (F)
Medicine & Public 10:00 AM – 1:00
University, UP, Health, KGMU,
PM
Lucknow
Lucknow-
226003
DAMAN & DIU
1st and 3rd
Fort Area, Moti Tuesday of

Daman, Daman
Union Territory – Every Month
Community Health 0260-2230847
1 Dr. Sangeeta Joshi
Centre, Moti Daman (O)
396 210 9:30 AM – 12:30
PM
1st and 3rd

Tuesday of
Community Health Every Month

Community Health 02875-252244
2 Center, Ghoghla, Dr. Sahoo
Centre, Ghoghla, Diu (O)
Diu(U.T.)
9:30 AM – 12:30
PM
ODISHA
1 AIIMS, Patrapada, Dr. Pragya, Dr. Vikas Monday and 0674 – 2476789
Bhubaneshwar Chotaraypur, Bhatia Thursday – (O)
Dumduma,
Bhubaneshwar, 9:00 AM – 1:00

Odisha – 751019
PM
CHATTISGARH
2nd Wednesday of
Every
Janta Colony,
Month
District Hospital, Raipur, 077140 44108
1 Dr. V. R. Bhagat
Raipur Chhattisgarh (O)
492001 9:00 AM – 1:00
PM
Tatibandh, G E
Wednesday
Road, Raipur,
Chhattisgarh – 492 0771 2572240
2 AIIMS, Raipur Dr. Anjan Giri 10:00 AM – 1:00
(O)
PM
099
MADHYA PRADESH
1 AIIMS Bhopal Immunization Clinic, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Wednesday 0755 290 2607
Hospital Building, (O)
AIIMS Bhopal, Saket
Nagar, Bhopal, 09:00 AM- 1:00

Madhya Pradesh,
PM
India,
Pin: 462 020
BIHAR
Every Tuesday,
Registration:
Room No. 11, Dept.

of CFM, AIIMS 09:00 AM- 11:00
Patna, Phulwari AM
1 AIIMS Patna Dr. Pragya Kumar 0612-2451051

Sharif, Patna, Bihar- Vaccination:
801505
10:00 AM- 12:30
PM
* Contact the centre before visiting vaccination centre.
Delhi:
• Airport Health Organization
• Armed Forces Clinic – Dalhousie Road, New Delhi

• Municipal Corporation of Delhi – Minto Road

• Dr. RML Hospital New Delhi
• International Inoculation Centre New Delhi – Mandir Marg
• Commandant Base Hospital Delhi – Kirby Place
Mumbai
• Airport Health Organization Mumbai
• Port Health Organization Mumbai (Ballard Estate)
• Station Health Organisation (Navy) – Colaba
• J J Hospital Byculla, Mumbai.
Information for JJ Hospital Byculla
Visit the OPD Department of the Hospital (Entry through Gate No. 6 of the Hospital)
From the Central Counter (It is right in the middle with many Windows (go to window no. 11). Even
though it is not a room, it is Numbered as Room Nos. 11) take a Slip (for rst time registration as an OPD
patient) by showing your passport and Pay Rs. 10
Then go to Room No. 50 and request them for the Yellow Fever vaccination. They are very helpful and
will guide your further.
Please note timings are from 9.30 to 12.30 only. You need to reach hospital before 12.00 to complete the
process within the time.
Chennai
• King Institute of Preventive Medicine, Guindy
• Port Health Organization Chennai
• King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research Guindy
Bangalore
• Public Health Institute Bengaluru, Seshadri Road
Hyderabad
• Institute of Preventive Medicine Hyderabad – Narayanaguda
Kolkata
• Port Health Organization Kolkata
• Airport Health Organization Kolkata
• All India Institute Of Hygiene & Public Health Kolkata
Cochin
• Port Health Organization Kerala
Ahmedabad
• Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Gandhinagar
• General Hospital Gandhinagar
Goa
• Urban Health Centre Goa, Panaji
• Port Health Organization Goa (Marmugao)
Jamnagar
• Guru Gobind Singh Govt. Hospital Jamnagar
Kandla
• Port Health Organization Gujarat
Kasauli
• Central Research Institute Himachal Pradesh
Lucknow
• Balrampur Hospital Lucknow – Gola Ganj
Porbandar
• Bhavsinhji General Hospital Porbandar
Visakhapatnam
• Port Health Organization Visakhapatnam
A word of advice: Yellow fever vaccines are good for 10 years after you take them. If you have safari
plans for the future, we suggest you take the vaccine while the supplies are abundant. That way, no long
waits and anxious lines when it comes to travel. With visa on arrival facilities available, you can simply
hop on a plane and start your safari in no time.
Note: The information above is to the best of our knowledge. While we make all efforts to have accurate
and reliable details updated here, it is recommended that you cross-check the information with the
respective authorities before taking any decisions.
Learn more about Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) requirements for visitors travelling from India to Kenya
here.
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COMMENTS
Dr.N.N.ANGIRAS says
October 30, 2013 at 3:49 pm
I had vaccination against yellow fever from IIC New Delhi on 10 March,2006. Now I again want
to go to African Country Eritrea for job . Do I require vaccination again. If not can I submit the
photocopy of that certi cate as a proof as the original certi cate was submit for visa in 2006.
Kindly guide.
Dr. N.N.Angiras
Reply
The Chalo Team says

October 31, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Hello Dr Angiras,
The Yellow Fever Vaccination is valid for 10 years. Since you were vaccinated in 2006,
your certi cate would still be valid. However, since you don’t have the original
certi cate and only a photocopy, this can pose to be a problem. You may be stopped on
your re-entry to India. We recommend that you get a new vaccination certi cate
before you leave for Eritrea. Fortunately, the vaccine is now easily available and you
can get it at the above centres.
Hope this helped!
Reply
Salman says
September 24, 2014 at 9:35 am
Dear Dr.Angiras,
How much Yellow fever vaccine costs to you?
Salman
Reply
Anil Kumar says

October 31, 2013 at 11:25 am
I have submitted my passport in Brazilian Embassy.
Can I get yellow fever vaccination on the basis of scanned copy of passport and Itinerary.
Original vaccination certi cate may be produced when I show you my original passport.
or any other possibility that you can suggest me so that I can travel to brazil within few days of
my VISA receiving.
Hopefully I will get my visa at end of next week.and I wants to y on 11th .
Any suggestion from your side will be highly appreciable.
Waiting for your response
Thanks in advance.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

October 31, 2013 at 12:51 pm
Hi Anil, Unfortunately, a scanned copy of your passport will not do. You need your
original passport when you go to the vaccination center. As a suggestion, you can
request the Brazilian Embassy to issue your visa as soon as possible so that you can
receive the vaccination in time for your travel.
Reply
akhilesh maury says

April 9, 2014 at 4:44 am
Please tell me is there any gov approved vaccination center in patna. If not which is
nearest.
I have to travel on 1st of may, please also advise will there be any problem at
immigration check counter in delhi because I am willing to get visa on arrival
Reply
The Chalo Team says

April 9, 2014 at 5:21 am
Kolkata or Lucknow will be the closest centres. (Please see the table above
for full details). You need to get the vaccine at least 10 days before travel.
Visa on arrival depends on which country you are travelling to. VoA in Kenya
is usually quite straightforward.
Reply
KATHROTIA B. G. says
November 8, 2013 at 4:18 am
I WANT TO GO AT KENYA. I WAS GO THEIR BEFORE 8-9 YEAR THAT TIME I TAKE YELLOW
FEVER VACCINE MY VACCINATION DATE IS 23/6/2005. NOW I AGAIN WANT TO GO THEIR
I REQUIRED GET VACCINE AGAIN. I PLAN TO COME BACK BEFORE MARCH-2014. I PLAN
TO GO THEIR BEFORE 25-NOV SO GIVE ME ANSWER FAST AS POSSIBLE.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Kathrotia B. G., The Yellow Fever Vaccination Certi cate becomes valid 10 days
after vaccination and lasts for 10 years. So you do not need to get re-vaccinated if you
plan to travel before June 2015. Please make sure you have your original vaccination
certi cate and not a photocopy.
Reply
Rahul says
I am working in Tata Consultancy Services. I was not told by Delhi Travel team to do this
vaccination when I was in India. I came here in Chile on 18 Oct,13 via Amsterdam-Panama City.
Now, please clarify do I have to do the vaccination here in Chile,before I return to India for
vaccation,or it depends on the ight routes I take to India(Sou Paola,Beones aires,Doha,South

africa etc). Please explain in detail. Thanks.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Rahul, You do not need the vaccination if you travelled only to Chile. Panama, on
the other hand is a yellow fever endemic country and India requires the yellow fever
vaccination certi cate upon re-entry. Please see this document by the Ministry of
Health, which states: “All the International travelers arriving in India within 6 days of
departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original)
a valid yellow fever certi cate of vaccination or prophylaxis as per the model released
by WHO from a Yellow fever vaccination centre designated by the country. ”
The full document can be accessed here.
Reply
Francis Sequeira says

My yellow fever vaccinationation certi cate issued ten year ago by Mumbai PHO seamans
medical health organization, expires early next year. Can I take a booster shot in an African
country where I work and get a valid certi cate for that effect?
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Francis, While there have been reports that a booster shot is no longer necessary
(according to WHO), we still recommend getting your certi cate renewed before re-
entering India. You can this done from any country issuing a valid international
vaccination certi cate of yellow fever. Just ensure that there is at least a 10-day gap
between renewing the certi cate and re-entering India.
Reply
Reeth Oberoi says

Hello. I’m taking the YF vaccination on 20th November before travelling to London for 4 days
and then onto Brazil on 25th returning on 4th Dec. Will that be ok at the immigration since my
return dates are after 10 days of taking the vaccination?
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Reeth, yes, that will be ne at immigration in India. Have a good trip!
Reply
Arun Kumar says

Hello, I am leaving for Brazil on 23rd November and reach on 24th November, 2013. In Brazil, I
will be only visiting to Campinas, Sao Paulo for some conference. I will return to India on 3rd
December, 2013. Do I need a Yellow fever vaccination while returning to India. I have not take
vaccination yet. When should I take it? Will it be valid if I take it on 21st November in Delhi?
Please reply as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Arun
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Arun, You will need to take the yellow fever vaccination before returning to India or
else you may be stopped by immigration. The Yellow Fever Vaccination Certi cate
becomes valid only 10 days after vaccination, so please ensure you take it as soon as
possible.
Reply
krish says
Dear sir,
I need yellow fever vaccine, is there any WHO authorized center in vijayawada
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Krish, Unfortunately not. Chennai or Visakhapatnam would be your closest
centres: PHO, Chennai Monday & Wednesday 044-25260038 (O) 044-25243939 (O)
OR PHO, Visakhapatnam Monday & Thursday 10 AM – 01:30 PM* 0891-2562681 (O)
0891-2562681
Reply
Krishna says
May 9, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Hi,
Since Vijayawada is major city of Andhra Pradesh now, is there any
authorized center in Vijayawada for Yellow fever vaccination ??
When i searched on net. i found some hospital names but do not know if they
are authorized and can issue vaccination card.

Thank you.
Regards,
Krishna
Reply
Chalo Africa says

May 11, 2016 at 9:56 am
Hi Krishna,
According to the data we have (Nov 15, 2015), there is no center in
Vijayawada according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

It’s best you call and check whether they issue the certi cates.
Reply
Arshad Javed says

November 21, 2013 at 7:16 pm
I have to go Equatorial Guinea (India to Equatorial G) do I need Yellow fever Vaccination?
OR any other vaccination?

Please advice here and via email.
Thank you in advance.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Arshad, You will need a Yellow Fever Vaccination if you are travelling to Equatorial
Guinea from India. Please see the list of YF endemic countries as amended by WHO.
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, follows this list. As to
other vaccinations, please contact the concerned embassy before departure.
Reply
Surendra says
I want take yellow fever vaccine but where is center in mumbai or benglore i dont know can u
help me. . . .
Reply
The Chalo Team says

December 2, 2013 at 11:06 am
Hi Surendra, PHO, MUMBAI Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday 10 AM – 02:30 PM 022-22020027(O) 022-22612256 | OR | Public Health

Institute, Sheshadri Road, BENGALURU Wednesday 10:30 AM – 12:00 080-
22210248 080-22213824
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dilvar singh says

December 3, 2013 at 4:31 pm
hello sir i got a work permit to cameroon country i want to ask is it i need for ywllow fever
vaccine and malyria injection to come to cameroon country . and what are the reuirements need
to get yellow vaccine. and if i get ywllo vaccine today then next yellow fever vaccine when i have
to took again . pls reply as soon as possible
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Dilvar, Congratulations on your job! Yes, you need to be vaccinated against Yellow
Fever before entering Cameroon. The YF certi cate will be valid for 10 years after you
receive the vaccination. For malaria, please check with the embassy.
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murali krishna says

Respected Sir,
My name is murali krishna , I have vaccinated for yellow fever on 31st, December, 2012 in
Visakhapatnam and went to Tanzania in February, 2013 ). Now i am in tanzania while my
employer applied for the work permit to me, they have misplaced by yellow fever certi cate . I
have again vaccinated in Tanzania and got the certi cate, but it has validity upto 6 months
January-2014 and they told that once i reach to india, i can get stamped again on my new yellow
fever certi cate then its validity stands for 10 years. I made arrangements to come to india
(Visakhapatnam) on 29th December,2013.
my request is:
1. WHERE TO GET STAMPED ON MY YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE? while going back to

tanzania after my leave vacation of 1 month
2. or CAN I GET A DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE if wht is the procedure to get the duplicate
certi cate. Please give me your valuable suggesion to solve my problem
I will be very thankful to ur suggestion

thanking u sir
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Murali. It would be best if you contact the Yellow Fever vaccination center in
Visakhapatnam directly: PHO, Visakhapatnam Monday & Thursday 10 AM – 01:30
PM* 0891-2562681 (O)
0891-2562681
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anuja says
Hi , My parents are travelling to south Africa through Kenya, they are supposed to y on 17th
Dec 2013, are they required to be vaccinated for yellow fever, if yes, can you please let us know
where in mumbai they can get the same done and get certi cate , they stay at ambernath and are
old .Further if not required is there any document they should carry to get exemption as they are
travelling alone and are elderly.Desperately awaiting your reply.Thanks for your help in advance
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Anuja, it is recommended to get the YF vaccination even if you are transiting
through a yellow fever endemic country. However, since you say your parents are
elderly, they can get a medical waiver (Travellers over the age of 60 years). From
http://doh.gov.za/: Individuals who, for medical reasons should not have a yellow fever
vaccine, should be in possession of a letter from their travel physician. The waiver
letter should state that the yellow fever vaccine is contra-indicated in the traveller
based on medical grounds. The waiver

letter should be written on the letterhead stationery of the clinic and contain the
signature of the physician and stamp used to validate the International Certi cate of
Vaccination. In Mumbai, APHO, Mumbai Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday Registration: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Vaccination timings:
12:00 – 02:00 PM 022-28392302 (O) 022-28322353 (O) OR PHO, Mumbai Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10 AM – 02:30 PM 022-22020027(O) 022-
22612256.
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Atul says
Hi, I am planning to travel to Brazil in mid Jan’14 for one week. Can I take the yellow vaccination
in this week. Does it require visa at this moment. I have not applied yet. Can you please help us
to get the centres in Pune.
Thanks
Atul
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Atul, You should get your vaccination at least 10 days before your departure. You
need to carry your passport and con rmed air tickets. According to the Ministry of
Health Advisory, the nearest govt. approved vaccination centre is Mumbai. There
were reports that a new centre would be opened at B J Medical College, Pune, soon.
Please call and con rm.
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Sanjay Samaddar says

Sir, I am travelling to South Africa( Johanessburg ) via Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. My jalt at Addis
Ababa is only for a few hours and I shall not be eexitting the airport premises during that time.
Do I need to take yellow fever vaccination? Kindly clarify.
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Sanjay, the general rule is that if you do not cross immigration in YF endemic
country, you do not need the vaccination. However, we recommend that you contact
SA Tourism to con rm before departure.
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Arun says
January 5, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Sir
I got yellow fever vaccine from Famili clinic and vaccination centre Bharuch Gujarat. Please
advice if the certi cate issued by them is approved. Our of ce in congo have refused to issue
invitation letter stating that the vaccination should be done at government approved cenres
only
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The Chalo Team says
January 10, 2014 at 7:40 am
Hi Arun, Please see the list of government approved vaccination centres at the end of
this document: https://www.chaloafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yellow-
fever-advisory-for-passengers-returning-to-india.pdf. Only certi cates issued by
these centres are accepted internationally.
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Mahmood says
Hi
I am traveling to Botswana. I am traveling thru Kenya with 4 hr stay at airport. Do I need YF
vaccination to travel to Botswana. I am coming back in nov 2014, for that I can get YF vaccine
any time???
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Mahmood, you will not need the YF vaccination certi cate if you do not cross
immigration in Kenya. If you do cross immigration, the certi cate will be required.
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PRATUL ARORA says

Hi, I got my Yellow Fever Vaccination from International Travel Health & Vaccine Clinic, Address
101, Atlantic Plaza, Plaza Market, Vasundhara Enclave, (Near Mayur Vihar) on 15th Jan 2014. I
have also been issued a Certi cate for the same.
Is this certi cate valid for Travel to Lagos, Nigeria. I am suppose to travel with in 10 days.
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Pratul, Please see the list of government approved vaccination centres at the end of
this document. Only certi cates issued by these govt approved centres are accepted
internationally.
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kumar vasnani says

Please advise private health center to vaccinate yellow fever and other vaccination in New Delhi
for travel to Nigeria soon
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Kumar, we recommend Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Please check the end of
this document for a full list of government approved vaccination centres in Delhi.
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Vikas Khattri says

January 22, 2014 at 10:00 am
Hi, I want to get Yellow Fever vaccination in Delhi/Lucknow. Is it readily available? And how can I
get the same at the earliest? Do I have to enroll for some waitlist? Please clarify because I intend
to travel to Nigeria.
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Vikas, we recommend Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital for the vaccination in Delhi.
The vaccine is currently available. There is no waiting list as such; however, a queue
forms early morning at the centre, and the vaccine is given rst-cum- rst-served to
the rst ~100 people every morning. You are required to bring your original passport
and your international travel tickets. It is also recommended to have Rs 300 in change
(cost of vaccination at govt. institutes). Please check the end of this document for a full
list of government approved vaccination centres in Delhi.
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Sapna says
Hello,
I am travelling to Buenos Aries, Argentina to join a passenger vessel. I will be sailing on the ship
to USA. Will be returning to India via Europe after 6 months. Do I need to take a YF vaccination ?
Thanks & regards,

Sapna
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Sapna, Yes, you do need YF vaccination if you are travelling to Argentina. The US
port authorities will most likely check for a valid international YF certi cate before
allowing you entry.
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Amit Arora says

February 5, 2014 at 12:43 pm
Hi,
We have a group of 35 passengers travelling to Kenya from south India from below cities on 1st
March 2010 and just request you to advise if they can get the yellow fever vaccination done in
their own cities :
What all documents they have to carry while going for the vaccination?
Visakhapatnam
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Mangalore
Cochin
Thrissur
Calicut
Kanoor
Trivandrum
Chennai
Madurai
Coimbatore
Thanks
Amit
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The Chalo Team says

February 6, 2014 at 4:10 am
Hi Amit, Please see the list of government approved vaccination centres at the end of
this document: https://www.chaloafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/yellow-

fever-advisory-for-passengers-returning-to-india.pdf. Only certi cates issued by
these centres are accepted internationally.
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Amit Arora says

Also if you could advise if a polio oral drop also has become mandatory to travel to Kenya or
South Africa
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:44 am
Polio drops have become mandatory for travel to Kenya. We will be posting an update
shortly.
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Ashish says
Vaccination days for IAC, Delhi are wednesday and friday not monday. Pls update it, I had to face
a lot of inconvenience because of this wrong information.
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:47 am
Apologies. We got the information from the Ministry of Health website. We’ve
updated it now. Thank you!
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Darren says
HI I took my yellow fever vaccination in October 2004 and i will be leaving for Tanzania on the
27th of this month and will be coming back in may . so i just wanted to know if that yellow fever
is still valid as this is the last year for it to expire . please let me know if i have to take the
vaccination again .
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:46 am
It is valid for 10 years from October 2004, so you should be ne.
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Satish says
Hi Team,
I have got vaccinated with yellow fever vaccination in June 2010 and vaccination certicate has
passport referece which was expired in 2012. I have new passport and planning to travel to
Botswana VIA Kenya(But its in transit only) on 27th Feb 2014, is it ne if i carry my old passport
along with the yellow fever vaccination certi cate…or still i need to get vaccinated..Pls advice..
And one more thing do we still need to get yellow fever vaccinated even if u transit through
kenya to botswana.
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Deepak says
Hi chalo team,
Please let me know whether yellow fever vaccination centre is available at Pune? I heard that
department of preventive and social medicine of B J Medical colleges has started this. Is it true?
Please can you con rm?
Thanks…
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 8:00 am
Hi Deepak, this hasn’t been con rmed on the website of the Ministry of Health. If you
have more updates on this, please let us know.
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ritutiwari says
HI CHALO TEAM MY BOTH KIDS ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 10 IS IT TO SAFE PERIOD FOR
VACCINATION NO OTHER PROBLEM V INVITED
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:59 am
It is safe and compulsory if your children are travelling to a YF endemic country. There
may be mild side-effects but it is safe.
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Aamair says
March 5, 2014 at 1:24 pm
Hi Chaoafrica team,
Can you please suggest whether there is any centre in Srinagar (J&K) where we can get yellow
fever vaccination. Also is it compulsory for infant (less than 2 years) to have yellow fever
vaccination
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:58 am
There is no government authorized centre in Srinagar. Infants above the age of 6

months must receive the vaccination.
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shermin karim says
March 7, 2014 at 1:27 am
Hello, I am a breastfeeding motger of a 3 month old child I will be travelling to krnys next
month..I was vaccinated for yellow fever in 2002..now it hss expired. I have heard this vaccine is
not advisable for infants as well as mothers breastfeeding. .please advice what I need to do to
travel abroad without any issues from health authority at airport here and in kenya.
Thank you
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:57 am
According to WHO, the vaccine should be avoided during breast-feeding. To avoid

complications at the airport, it is best to get a signed letter stating the same from a
government authorized vaccination centre.
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saakshi s says
July 14, 2015 at 10:02 am
Hello Shermin Karim and chalo team,
I too have the same question. i am a breastfeeding mom from india of a 3 month infant
and travelling to kenya for 8 days. please advice about any issues from health
authority or immigration at both india and kenya.

please share your experience
also were you able to get exempt letter and from whom?
thanks !
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Abhhey A. Bhisey says

March 7, 2014 at 3:39 pm
I called the Vaccination centre at Mumbai airport yesterday and the person informed me that
the charges for the vaccination will be Rs. 2,300 each. Is it true ? Have the charges gone up ? Or
these people taking me for a ride ?
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The Chalo Team says
April 4, 2014 at 7:53 am
That is de nitely not the of cial charge of the vaccine. The usual price is Rs 300 at
govt-authorized centres.
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Srinivasulu says
March 9, 2014 at 9:19 am
Dear Sir, I am currently working at Tanzania and planning to bring my wife and 9 month old
daughter. I have heard that VFV can be given 9 month old baby, but I checked with RML hospital,
the refused to provide YFV for my baby. They suggested to come after baby became one year. Is
it possible for me to bring my wife and daughter without YFV? will Delhi airport immigration
of cers will allow us to travel Tanzania? still my wife feeding my baby, does she can also travel
without YFV?
Kindly suggest me.
Srini
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The Chalo Team says

April 4, 2014 at 7:51 am
It’s not recommended to give the YFV to children below the age of 6 months. If RML
refuses to give the vaccine, they should state so in a signed and stamped letter.
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Pradeep says
April 28, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Hi
I am going to kenya and recently got yellow fever vaccination in April 2014. I am travelling in end
of May 2014. I have got vaccinated in SMS hospital Immunization center in Jaipur rajasthan.
They have put the seal at two places in yellow book “Incharge Immunization Clinic, S.P.M.C.H.I,
SMS medical college Jaipur, do this certi cate is valid, because SMS medical college is not
mentioned in your list, do I required to get vaccination again from above listed centers, please
advise
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The Chalo Team says

May 9, 2014 at 5:28 am
There are private clinics that dispense the vaccine. However, we always recommend a
government authorized center. Please contact one of the centers to make sure that
your vaccination certi cate is valid.
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Chandra says
April 29, 2014 at 3:50 am
Is there is yellow fever vaccination center in Pune? I am travelling to South Africa and Kenya in
August 2014
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The Chalo Team says

May 9, 2014 at 5:24 am
There is no govt approved vaccination center in Pune. Soon to come:
http://timeso ndia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Yellow-fever-vaccination-centre-to-
come-up-in-Aundh/articleshow/33678609.cms
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Babu Ramachandran says

May 6, 2014 at 5:26 am
Hi Team Chalo Africa,
I have a collegue here in Kenya who wasn’t informed about YFV before he traveled here. Now he
is in Kenya without vaccine. I’m sure he will be getting stopped when he returns. What can he
possibly do to get out of airport while coming back..?
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The Chalo Team says

May 9, 2014 at 5:22 am
He should get the vaccination in Kenya with the certi cate, preferably 10 days before
he returns to India.
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DK says
May 8, 2014 at 2:28 am
Hi,
I came back from zambia last week. I am feeling very dizzy and it’s like a vertigo. There is slight
head ache also. Is there a possibility of these being symptoms of YF?

I stay in Nasik, near Mumbai. Where can I get it tested
I did take vaccination before going…
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The Chalo Team says

May 9, 2014 at 5:21 am
Hi DK, If you’ve received the YF vaccine, you most probably are not suffering from
yellow fever. However, please consult your local general physician. He should be able
to advise you better.
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amit says
May 14, 2014 at 10:58 am
Hi,
Is Travel Safe, Noida is authorized to issue yellow fever vaccination certi cate.
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The Chalo Team says

May 18, 2014 at 8:14 pm
Hi Amit, Chalo Africa only recommends government authorized YF centres (as
mentioned in the list above). However, please read the comment left below by Dr
Gaurav Gupta, MD of TravelSafe Clinics, to know more about TravelSafe

accreditations.
At the same time, we did notice this caution on the FAQs page of TravelSafe website:
“Q: How can I be sure that the vaccination taken from you would be accepted by my
embassy / immigration etc.?”
“A: We have been providing Yellow Fever Vaccine since 2005, and thousands of clients
have successfully taken the vaccination and traveled to different countries. In fact, a
lot of our present business is by word of mouth publicity from past vaccine takers.
However, we do NOT guarantee that you will not face any problems at embassy /
immigration, since we are unable to interact with these authorities. Our certi cates
are displayed on our website, and we would be happy to show you the originals, if
asked nicely :)”
Hence, Chalo Africa recommend only government authorized centres.
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Gaurav Gupta says

May 15, 2014 at 2:33 pm
This is a wonderful source of accurate information regarding Yellow Fever vaccination. I really
enjoyed reading the post & the comments.
TravelSafe Clinic has 3 branches at present in NOIDA, Chembur in Mumbai & Mohali at
Chandigarh.
We are an ISO certi ed ISTM approved travel health specialist group of doctors. We are
approved by Sano Pasteur, the manufacturers of Yellow Fever Vaccine – STAMARIL – the only
French vaccine brand available in private sector in India. The International certi cate of
vaccination is directly sourced from WHO and is as per IHR 2005 guidelines. We have been
providing Yellow Fever Vaccinations (& other travel vaccines & travel health information) since
2005 and have provided more than 10,000 doses without any problems to any traveler to
African & South American countries.
While government centers are certainly cheaper, the hassle of standing in lines, and generally
rude staff and use of a chinese / russian generic medicine that is used to inject 5 – 10 people
from a single vial are some of the reasons thousands of people have come to our centers in these
3 locations,
Regards
Dr Gupta, MD
TravelSafe Clinics, India
http://www.travelsafeclinic.com
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Anki Jain says

May 27, 2014 at 6:02 am
Hi I will be delivering my rst child in July 2014. My husband lives in Tanzania

I am here in India for the delivery. I want to know whether I can travel with an infant child below
the age of 6 months. Is yellow fever certi cate required for an infant.
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The Chalo Team says

June 11, 2014 at 7:32 am
Hi Anki, Congratulations on your rst child! Infants below the age of six months are
exempt from the yellow fever vaccination. Please check with your doctor whether you
can travel with your child.
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monish says
June 6, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Dear Chalo Team
My friends have taken the shots at manipal hospital Bangalore in 2012 and now are travelling
again
to kenya is this valid, if not can the shot be retaken at PHI and is this harmful to take again
Monish
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The Chalo Team says

June 11, 2014 at 7:39 am
Hi Monish, we don’t recommend taking the shots again. Please check with your doctor
whether this is safe. We recommend government issued certi cates. However, there
have been instances where privately issued certi cates have been accepted by
immigration of cials.
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Siva Kumar says

June 13, 2014 at 7:38 am
Hi,
I am planning a three-week trip to Brazil from Jun 25th. I wanted to know if while returning it
will be ok with Indian immigration if I take the vaccine a couple of days (4-5 days) before my
departure to Brazil, that is on June 20/21? Most travel bulletins suggest the vaccination be
taken 10 days before departure. That, I suppose, is because the vaccine takes effect after 10
days. Will there be any problem at the immigration counter while returning to India if I take the
vaccination a couple of days before departure and if the date of return is more than 10 days
after I take the vaccination?
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The Chalo Team says

June 14, 2014 at 1:27 pm
Hi Siva, While you shouldn’t have a problem with Indian immigration, it is still
advisable to take the vaccine 10 days before entering a YF endemic country.
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Rajveer says
June 14, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Hi Team
I have never travelled to any country infected with Yellow Fever. I shall be ying from India to
Kenya via DOHA , which too is a un-infected country. Kindly con rm if I still need the Yellow
Fever Vaccination done and a certi cate issued or can I omit it. Will I have any legal troubles in
Kenya or on returning to India.
Regards
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The Chalo Team says

June 14, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Hi Rajveer, Kenya is a YF endemic country according to WHO and the Indian govt. You
need both the YF vaccination certi cate and polio vaccination certi cate before
travelling to Kenya.
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Janhavi says
June 15, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Hi, there are places in Pune to get yellow fever vaccinations but they aren’t mentioned in your
list of centres. Can i still get it from those clinics?
If not can you tell me the closest vaccination centre in Pune?
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The Chalo Team says

June 17, 2014 at 5:21 am
Hi Janhavi, The list above is of govt-approved centres. Private clinics also give the
vaccine, however there is no guarantee that these certi cates will held valid by
immigration of cials. According to the Ministry of Health Advisory, the nearest govt.
approved vaccination centre is Mumbai. There were reports that a new centre would
be opened at B J Medical College, Pune, soon. Please call and con rm.
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seshank says
June 15, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Date of journey to Tanzania from India on 20th, I have only 3 days time(In Hyderabad
vaccination given only on Tuesday 17 and Friday 20), This is urgent conference I need to attend
on 21st there so there is only 3 days left, please advise how to go???????
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The Chalo Team says

June 17, 2014 at 5:24 am
Hi Seshank, You need to get the vaccination at least 10 days before travelling for the
vaccine to take effect. If you take the vaccine asap and return to India after 10 days,
there is a chance Indian immigration of cials will not bother you. However, there is no
guarantee.
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Carlos de Souza says

June 16, 2014 at 4:53 am
Are yellow fever vaccination certi cates issued by Travel Safe Clinic, Chembur ACCEPTED by
passport authorities at Mumbai International Airport after returning from Peru and Bolivia ?
An early reply would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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The Chalo Team says

June 17, 2014 at 5:23 am
Hi Carlos, Chalo Africa only recommends government authorized YF centres (as
mentioned in the list above). However, please read the comment left below by Dr
Gaurav Gupta, MD of TravelSafe Clinics, to know more about TravelSafe
accreditations.
At the same time, we did notice this caution on the FAQs page of TravelSafe website:
“Q: How can I be sure that the vaccination taken from you would be accepted by my
embassy / immigration etc.?”
“A: We have been providing Yellow Fever Vaccine since 2005, and thousands of clients
have successfully taken the vaccination and traveled to different countries. In fact, a
lot of our present business is by word of mouth publicity from past vaccine takers.
However, we do NOT guarantee that you will not face any problems at embassy /
immigration, since we are unable to interact with these authorities. Our certi cates
are displayed on our website, and we would be happy to show you the originals, if
asked nicely :)”
Hence, Chalo Africa recommend only government authorized centres.
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Sumit Madaan says

June 20, 2014 at 4:50 pm
I am a seafarer and I took my yellow fever vaccine in March 2005 and will be valid till March
2015. i will be joining ship by August this year for next 8 months. Can i take this vaccine now only
to keep my certi cate valid. as i will not be able to sail after March 2015 without valid certi cate.
Immediate reply will be highly appreciated.
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The Chalo Team says

June 23, 2014 at 7:31 am
Hi Sumit, Yes, it is recommended you take the vaccination now.
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Sumit Madaan says

June 23, 2014 at 5:51 pm
Thanks for the reply.
sir, is it safe to take vaccine before completion of 10 years span. wont it have
any side effects?

Is it necessary to inform doctor about my previous yellow fever vaccination
and brand & batch no. of the previous vaccine.
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The Chalo Team says
June 24, 2014 at 7:11 am
Hi Sumit, According to WHO “A single dose of yellow fever vaccine
is suf cient to confer sustained immunity and life-long protection
against yellow fever disease and a booster dose of yellow fever

vaccine is not needed.” However, the Indian Ministry of Health still
recommends revaccination every ten years. Generally, the dangers
associated with being revaccinated are much lower than the rst
time you were vaccinated. If you get vaccinated before the

completion of the ten year period, your certi cate will be valid
immediately for 10 years. If you get vaccinated after the completion
of 10 years, you will have to wait 10 days before your certi cate
becomes valid. The certi cate itself will carry information regarding
vaccination date, manufacturer and batch number. Nonetheless, we
still recomend that you verify with your doctor or with the doctor at
the vaccination center that this is safe.
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Surajit Borkotokey says
June 20, 2014 at 5:30 pm
Dear all,
I am from Dibrugarh Assam…I am going to Sao Paulo…I am told that I can get the vaccine in
Dibrugarh Assam Medical College also…with a certi cate from the Joint Director of State
Health Department…However I am not sure whether this will be valid or this is an arrangement
only during the World cup? I am going to China next Wednesday and will be back to India on
17th July. Immediately after that on 23rd I have to y to Brazil…So the ten day requirement can
not be met after my coming back from China…so I need to act within 2/3 days…Please suggest…
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The Chalo Team says

June 23, 2014 at 7:34 am
Hi Surajit, Firstly, lucky you – World Cup! If the government authorities have attested
your certi cate, it should be valid. However, please make sure it looks like the
international certi cate in the picture above. Otherwise there may be problems at
immigration. You should get the vaccination in the next few days.
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Tarundeep says
June 21, 2014 at 1:06 pm
Hello Chalo Team,
I am due to travel Kenya in July and for getting Visa I have been recommended to get Yellow
Fever vaccination & its certi cate. I will get it from nearest center in Kasauli HP. However I have
been also recommended to get OPV ( oral Polio Vaccine and its certi cate) Can you please guide
which centers around Punjab are authorized for OPV and will issue me a certi cate?
Many Thanks! Tarundeep
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The Chalo Team says

June 23, 2014 at 7:37 am
Hi Tarundeep, Your District Immunization Of cer will issue the OPV certi cate.
Please check your state governments website for exact details on where your district
center is located. We have a new post regarding polio requirements on our website:
https://www.chaloafrica.com/oral-polio-vaccination-opv-requirements-from-india/
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Sagar says
June 22, 2014 at 4:23 am
Hello Team, Appreciate the effort you take in answering all the queries. I am Travelling to Kenya
on 3rd of August, Currently in work location, will reach Home (Mumbai) only after 24th July.
There is exact 10 days for the YFV before departure. Also I am seeing the query regarding Polio
vaccine?
Do I need to carry the certi cates for the Polio vaccine too? Kindly Advise. Thanks in Advance.
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The Chalo Team says

June 23, 2014 at 7:38 am
Hi Sagar, Thanks for visiting our website. You should urgently get the YF vaccination
certi cate. Please read our post on polio vaccination requirements here:
https://www.chaloafrica.com/oral-polio-vaccination-opv-requirements-from-india/
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omerfarooq says
July 17, 2014 at 1:31 am
plz correct code number of kandla its 02836 not 02839
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The Chalo Team says

August 9, 2014 at 2:55 am
Thanks!
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indrajeet mulik says

July 19, 2014 at 12:38 pm
I have a yellow fever and polio vaccination certi cate from igmedical college and civil hospital
nagpur i am travelling to kenya on 17 aug do i need another certi cate from any other centre
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The Chalo Team says

Hi Indrajeet – IG Medical College is not on the list approved by the Ministry of Health
& Welfare. However if the certi cate looks like the certi cate in the image above and
it is a government institute, you should be ne.
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Ankita says
July 24, 2014 at 10:08 am
I have a ight to catch to Colombia via Paris from India. My yellow fever vaccination is 6 days
old. Will I be allowed to board the ight?
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Ankita,
We hope you’ve been able to board your ight. We are not aware of Columbia’s
procedures. However usually it is the Indian immigration of cials on your return who
are more careful to ensure that 10 days have passed.
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MM Majumdar says
August 11, 2014 at 8:09 pm
Hi
I am planning to travel Brazil from London on 17th Aug. I would be taking Yellow Fever
vaccination on 14th. I am scheduled to come back to London on 24th and y to India on 25th. I
have 2 questions.
Is the YF vaccination certi cate issued in London is valid for India and would qualify for me to
enter India
As I would fall in the clause of visiting YF country in the last 6 days, should I take any any
additional care while entering India or should I postpone my visit.
Regards
MM
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The Chalo Team says
August 12, 2014 at 5:53 am
Hi MM,
1. A valid international vaccination certi cate of yellow fever issued anywhere in the
world would be accepted in India.
2. It is recommended that you take the vaccination 10 days before your arrival in a YF
endemic country. However, Indian immigration of cials will most likely check that
your YF vaccination was issued at least 10 days prior to your arrival in India, which in
your case is true.
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Ketan Shah says

August 12, 2014 at 11:40 am
Sir, I am staying at Nasik & have to leave for Uganda on 2nd Sept. I have got appointment letter
but not received ticket yet which be sent by net later. As i have passport — 1) Can i get YF
vaccination at airport? Is it possible to book the slot so that visit there is not futile? 2) Is there
any other private/govt. center in Mumbai which can provide YF vaccination?
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Ketan, Hope you managed to get the vaccination successfully.
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Mr. Sam d'shaw says

August 22, 2014 at 6:42 pm
Hello the Chalo team, I need a yellow fever vaccine.. What is address to get same in mumbai is it
the pho of ce in colaba, mandlik road or seaman medical examination centre in ballard estate..
Thank you
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Mr D’Shaw, These are the addresses available to us – Health Of ce, Mumbai

Airport and Port Health Organization, Seamens Medical Examination Organization,
Nav Bhawan. Request you to call and nd out the exact addresses.
Reply
Manish Khandelwal says

August 30, 2014 at 6:18 am
I have taken Yellow Fever vaccine at Dr. Hiranandani Hospital Mumbai. The Pediatric doctor at
the centre has given a certi cate on his letter head certifying that I have been administered the
yellow fever vaccine.
I want to know if this certi cate would be accepted by the immigration authority.
I am travelling on 6th September to Kenya and I would not have time to visit the APHO as I am
travelling to Paris next week.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Manish, Most countries, including Kenya, require the international vaccination

certi cate for yellow fever — not a letter by a doctor. However, it depends on the
immigration of cials both in Kenya and on your return in India whether they accept
the letter.
Reply
Priyanka says
March 10, 2015 at 2:08 pm
Hi Manish,
Just curious to know, did you have any issue because you had taken the yellow fever
vaccine from a private hospital? There is only one day for administering the vaccine in
govt institute, which becomes a bit inconvenient, hence your response will be greatly
appreciated.
Reply
Aqueel Parvez says

September 5, 2014 at 4:41 pm
I have return ticket from date 8 sep-2014 to 30 july 2015. Can i go to Kenya. Please reply to me.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

HI Aqueel, if you have the YF vaccine, of course you can.
Reply
Rahul says
Hi,
I am traveling to Kenya for 2 days and i got YFV recently. It would be 5 days to YFV while i return
from Kenya. Would there be any problem on departure or arrival to India.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Rahul, Apologies for the late reply. Did you face any trouble?
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The Wanderer says

My own experience in Mumbai was disappointing and tough. Maybe you will nd it a useful
experience to share with your readers…
http://www.sid-thewanderer.com/2014/11/yellow-fever-vaccination-mumbai-how-to.html
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Thanks for sharing! Making it a link here: Yellow Fever Vaccination Mumbai – How To
Reply
B.K.DATTA says
My Wife (59) & I (63) are planning to visit our daughter, who is pregnant now, and employed with
a bank in Uganda. Our stay overseas might even exceed 6 months, or until child birth.
Our queries are:-
a) Is Yellow Fever mandatory, at our respective ages? Both of us are not in very good physical
state, although not af icted with any chronic disease.

b) If yes, what are the risks involved? (My wife is more concerned about my welfare rather than
her own)
c) If a/waiver is at all possible, which authority will grant us the necessary exemption certi cate?
We await your valued response, at the earlest.
Thanking you,
Sincerely,
B.K.Datta
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Mr Datta, apologies for the late reply. Did you end up getting an exemption
certi cate?
Reply
Ali Abbas says

Do I need to carry tickets aswell? I dont have the tickets with me as I would be traveling to
Tanzania in Jan 2015. Can I still get vaccinated?
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Ali, Yes, you do need your ticket in most centers.
Reply
Sanjeet Chaudhary says

I am travelling to Abu Dhabi by this Monday .my yellow fever vaccination is
Valid upto March 2015 .I am coming back to India in May 2015

Is there any problem made by any of cials or authority when I ‘ll
Be back as I know vaccination centre provides doses only Monday to
Friday what I have to do if it is necessary.. please tell me in details
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Sanjeet, It may be a problem when you return to India. It is recommended that you
get another dose YF vaccination in Abu Dhabi to extend the validity of your
certi cate.
Reply
Lucky says
HI,
I am travelling from Mumbai to Nairobi on 7th December. I was told that I can get Yellow Fever
Vaccination from government hospital and so I got vaccinated from JP Hospital, Bhopal. The
certi cate is in the format given above and bears the seal of the District Medical Of cer. Please
con rm if the certi cate will be acceptable to airport authorities. I already have company’s letter
of invitation with me.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Lucky, It should be ne if it is a government authorized certi cate.
Reply
anu says
Hi Good Day,
I am from Trinidad and have gotten my yellow fever shot when i was younger, however I lost my
immunization card so then took a yellow fever reactivation shot because I wanted to travel to
India. Do i still need to wait that ten day period before i travel?
Reply
The Chalo Team says
Hi Anu, yes, you will have to wait for the ten day period as the Indian immigration
of cials will be checking that. If you cannot prove that you got the YFV younger, they
will only be going by the new certi cate.
Reply
syed asher abrar says

Hi. I would like ask that, I got my yellow fever vaccination done on 19th december, 2014 and I
will be leaving for Rwanda on 23rd december, 2014. Will I be allowed entry in Rwanda as I will
be entering Rwanda before 10 days.

p.s. I will be returning India in a month time i. e somewhere around 22nd-23rd January.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Syed, you most likely will be allowed back into India as a month has passed. It is all
dependent on how diligent the immigration of cial is.
Reply
sachin says
Hi, can you let me know the address of polio vaccination centers in bangalore , as am traveling to
Nigeria next month
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Sachin, Please check our posts on Polio Requirements here.
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Harry says
Hi, I live in India and plan on visiting kenya in a few months and had received yellow fever
vaccination and certi cate in 1996 which expired in 2006. Do I need to take a booster shot since
WHO has said in need the news that a booster shot is no longer needed for travel?.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Harry, If you plan to return to India you will need to take the YFV and get a new
certi cate issued. In spite of the WHO recommendations, the Indian Ministry of
Health still requires you to take the shot.
Reply
mythily says
Hi, I am planning to travel to Kenya by March. My baby is 7 month old and is breastfed. Is it
necessary for both of us to be vaccinated, as I read in one of the posts YFV is not recommended
for breastfed babies and moms. Waiting for your reply at the earliest.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Mythily, Request you to contact one of the government-approved centers above to
see whether they can issue an exemption certi cate for your baby and you. Try RML
Hospital in Delhi or one of the centers in your city.
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saakshi s says
July 14, 2015 at 10:03 am
Hello Mythily and chalo team,
I too have the similar question. i am a breastfeeding mom from india of a 3 month
infant and travelling to kenya for 8 days. please advice about any issues from health
authority or immigration at both india and kenya.
please share your experience
also were you able to get exempt letter and from whom?
thanks !
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ahmed says
Hi team. I wanted to ask that my yellow fever certi cate issued in 2013 has reference number of
my expired passport. Now I am going to zambia on new passport, so wheather my yellow fever
certi cate will be valid or not? Or I have to obtain a new Yellow fever certi cate having new
passport number.
Kindly reply soon.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

Hi Ahmed, if you are carrying your old passport you should not have a problem. The YF
certi cate will be valid.
Reply
Sunil says
Hi, I got my yellow fever vaccination done in Jan 2009, in Dubai. in the card it is written valid for
6 years. Whereas i understand that usually the certi cate is valid for 10 years. Do i need to get a
vaccination again if in intend to travel to Africa?
Thank you.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

March 7, 2015 at 1:45 pm
Hi Sunil, The vaccination in India is usually for 10 years. If your card says 6 years and it
has expired, you will need to take it again for immigration of cials to permit re-entry
into India.
Reply
John Varghese says

March 4, 2015 at 11:14 am
Hi,
My wife was born in Nigeria and lived here for 6 years but she does not have a yellow fever card
even though she has been vaccinated. Now she wants to visit me in Nigeria but she is pregnant.
According to my knowledge which i gathered from the internet that pregnant ladies have a
exemption to yellow fever provided they carry a valid medical certi cate . Is this true and where
could i get more information regarding the same.She is t to travel. Will i face any issue when we
return to India.Please help me with this information.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

March 7, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Hi John, We request you to contact one of the government approved centres above
for more details. They are the ones who can issue an exemption letter as well.
Reply
jaikishan says
March 7, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Hi,I am travelling to Africa in 1st week of April 2015, can I get yf vaccination in jaipur as on Web
search jk loan hospital does vaccination.
Pls help
Jaikishan
Reply
The Chalo Team says

March 9, 2015 at 6:46 am
Hi Jaikishan, there are private clinics/hospitals that dispense the YF vaccine, however,
the certi cates issued by these centres are not always accepted by immigration
of cials. Please check and con rm both with the private hospital and one of the
government authorized centres mentioned above.
Reply
sankaranarayanan says
March 9, 2015 at 11:55 am
Sir,
Is there any centre in Mangalore
Reply
The Chalo Team says

June 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm
All govternment authorized centers are listed above.
Reply
Yuvraj Gohil says

March 30, 2015 at 7:24 am
Hi,
I live in India and plan on visiting Tanzania in next month and had received yellow fever
vaccination and certi cate in 2012. Do I need to take again.
Reply
The Chalo Team says

June 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm
YFV certi cate lasts for 10 years, so no.
Reply
Madhukar says
April 7, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Hi, I will be travelling in following sequence from July toSeptember, 2015: India – UK – Denmark
– Sweden – Norway – Germany – UK (again) – USA – Brazil (for one week) – USA (again) – India.
My query: Do I need Yellow Fever Vaccination before entering to USA from Brazil or it’s needed
only before entering India.
Reply
Vasu Gupta says

May 11, 2015 at 11:35 am
Hi
My passport has been deposited in Nigerian embassy for Visa formalities. Can i still go for yellow
fever vaccination with a photocopy/scan copy of my passport?
I have very little time left for the travel.
Pl advise. Would be great if you can email reply on vasugupta1010@gmail.com as well
Thanks
Reply
The Chalo Team says

June 10, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Hi Vasu, You need your passport. Can you let us know what you did?
Reply
Sukriti says
June 4, 2015 at 2:22 am
Is any vaccination centre available in Rajasthan
Reply
The Chalo Team says

June 10, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Hi Sukriti, there are private clinics which do the vaccination. However, since they are
not listed on the Ministry of Health and Welfare website, we can’t say whether they
will be accepted by the immigration of cials.
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Ram says
June 22, 2015 at 10:51 am
Hi chalo africa, congrats for your commendable job.
My queries are as follows:
(1)Is a con rmed air ticket(along with orig passport), a must requisite to issue YFV Certi cate in
the above Internationally recog centres u mentioned above.

(2)Does International Health Insurance/Travel Insurance/Overseas meclaim policy mean the
same.
Now in a couple of months or so i will b going to brazil. Pl advise me as to when to hav my YFV. I
believe in having it well in advance to hav a hassle free journey. Also pl mention some of the
reputed Health Insurance co.s where I can get my policy. Note that Brazil visa demands
International Health Insurance valid in Brazil. Eagerly awaiting ur valuable advise.
Truely yours
Ram
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Mathew says
June 30, 2015 at 6:20 pm
Hi Team,
I’m visiting Kenya for 4 days from Mumbai and will be heading to Dubai for 3 days. I know it’s
mandatory to have a valid YFV Certi cate while returning to India, but is it the same case with
Dubai? What documentation should I need to carry with me or is there any other vaccinations
other than YFV that is mandatory to enter Dubai ?
Also kindly let me know if any other vaccinations required for visiting Kenya ? I see OPV being
mentioned in your site and couple of other places.
Mathew
Reply
Indranil says
July 24, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Hi there,
I would be ying to Nairobi and then traveling to Kigali. From Kigali, I would y to Dubai and
then back to India. I would take the YFV & OPV before I depart from India. Do I need any other
vaccination for Dubai?

Do all the centres (listed here) have vaccinations available, or do we need to book/ check with
them?
Indranil
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Manit says
July 26, 2015 at 6:47 am
I am Manit aged 16 years.I have atopic Dermetisis.My doctors advised me that yellow fever
vaccination will aggravate the disease.I intend to go to East Africa on 6th August.If my doctor
gives certi cate on his letter head that due to this chronic illness taking of yellow fever vaccine
will adversly affect my health will I get exemption from yellow fever vaccination.Whether
certi cate issued by doctor is valid or is to be endorsed by Govt Health centre.Whether it will be
prudent to go without vaccination
Reply
Avinash says
August 12, 2015 at 11:01 am
usually yellow fever is asked to be done 10 days before travel. but since i had to go with short an
am able to take the shot 7 days in advance only. Does this risk me from this fever ?
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Pradeep says
August 31, 2015 at 10:46 am
Chalo Africa Team, Thank you for compiling the numbers of the Polio vaccination Centers. It is of
great help as browsing the web for info on this leaves you confused.
I got my polio (OPV) vaccination done in Bangalore.
Address :
Primary Health Care centre

Of ce of the Re-productive and Child Health Of cer
Kempe Gowda Road, Bannappa Park
Bangalore – 560002.
(On the way to Majestic going from St. Martha’s Hospital, you can nd the this PHC on the left).
It was a breeze. The doctor and the support staff were extremely good. They know the
requirement and it got done in no time at ZERO Cost. Just carry your passport.
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Ansu says
Hi, We are travelling from Bangalore to South Africa sightseeing during christmas holidays to
Johannesburg, cape Town, hermanus whale watching. Victoria falls, hwange national park on
Zimbabwe side for two weeks.

Please let us know what health care we have to take and any vaccination for malaria. If so ,
where and which hospital can we get it done in Bangalore. Is it OK to get it done in Fortis
hospital.
Reply
gurpreet singh says

March 8, 2016 at 5:35 pm
my ight from new delhi india to johannsberg south africa and return from johannsberg south
africa to new delhi india , is yellow fever is compulsory for me?
Reply
Team Chalo Africa says

March 9, 2016 at 3:54 am
Hi Gurpreet, no, YF is not required for SA if you are going directly.
Reply
sudhir says
April 5, 2016 at 8:00 am
Can I get yellow fever vaccination done before nalizing travel dates and tickets so that I am
ready to plan any day after 10 days of gap ?
Reply

April 5, 2016 at 8:55 am
Hi Sudhir, Yes, technically you can get it done before nalising your travel dates. (The
certi cate is valid for 10 years.) However, because of a general shortage of the
vaccine, the vaccination centre may ask for your tickets and passport. Best to check
with them.
Reply
benn says
April 8, 2016 at 4:15 am
I have traveled to Brazil recently without yellow fever certi cate. On return I was stopped at
Brazil Sao Paulo airport by the middle east airline and denied boarding saying that I must need a
yellow fever certi cate to y to India. I informed the airline that I am ready to go for quarantine
in India if i stopped by the immigration authorities in Indian airport. But they asked me to take
injection before i board and I had to cancel my ight and went for injection and next day after
showing the certi cate they allowed me to board. IN the same time they collected a signed
indemnity form paper saying that the airline is NOT responsible for any consequences when I
arrive in India
I have three questions
(a) Is the airline has got any right to hold a passenger in a foreign country where the passenger is
ready to comply the rules of the home country ?
(b) Is there is any effect for vaccination with in a day after taking the vaccination.
(c) Why the airline could have collect the indemnity form and board me on the original date of
departure
(c) What is the clear rule on this ? Where I can get this information. ?
(d) I am very grateful for your reply and guidance.
Thanks,
Benn
Reply

April 8, 2016 at 4:58 am
Hi Benn,
To answer your questions:
(a) I’m not sure if they have the right to hold you back, but I know for sure that it is
de nitely better to have get the vaccination before entering India. A friend of mine
was held in quarantine in Delhi for a week upon return from Brazil (because he hadn’t
taken the vaccination). It was not a happy experience.
(b) Mild side-effects are possible, slight fever, etc. But nothing alarming in most
instances.
(c) Not sure.
(c) What is the clear rule on this ? Where I can get this information. ? Clear rule is that
you need to get the vaccination 10 days before going to a country with YF. You can
read more here:
http://www.mohfw.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/76822909481402912767.pdf
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Poonam Kashelkar says

April 12, 2016 at 5:13 pm
Am travelling to Seycelles, Cape Town n Johannesburg. Am planning a safari at Pillanesburg
Do i need to take the yellow fever vaccine
Reply

April 13, 2016 at 10:40 am
Hi Poonam, It is not required.
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Sabin says
April 20, 2016 at 5:43 pm
Hi
I want to go DR Congo (Kinshasa). I have taken YF vaccine and due to immediate appointment I
want to go there after 7 days of vaccination. Is there any problem in emigration clearance in
indin airport and Kinshasa airport. Plz …..
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Chalo Africa says

May 4, 2016 at 6:16 am
Hi Sabin, Usually there is no problem as long as you take the vaccination before
departure. It really depends on the immigration of cial you encounter on your return.
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Amit Dave says

May 4, 2016 at 7:13 am
Hello, A commendable job for putting up such information.
i’m travelling to Namibia in August though Johanessburg (SA) and on return spend some time in
Johanessburg and Kruger National Park ,SA. As per the list, I’m not transiting through any other
country of Africa. Would immigration authorities still insist on Yellow Fever vaccination
certi cate on return.
Regards
Amit Dave
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Chal Africa says

May 4, 2016 at 7:33 am
Hi Amit, No, you do not need a Yellow Fever Vaccination certi cate if only travelling to
Namibia and SA.
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tej sheth says

May 21, 2016 at 11:58 am
hello,i wanted to travel to kenya on 7th june and have already got my ticket….someone told me
that you need to book an appointment at airport health organization (mumbai) for yellow fever
vaccination where as all the information on the internet suggests its on rst come rst serve
basis…please help.
also i need to ask can we i get the polio vaccination required for travel to kenya at airport health
organization itself?
thanks in advance.
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Ravi Bharadiya says

June 10, 2016 at 3:26 am
Hello sir,
My name is ravi and im from gujrat. I was vaccinated for YF in 2010 when I went to kenya. But
now my passport is expired, I got a new passport (renew) and I want to go to kenya again so will I
need vaccination of YF again.

Reply me.
Thank you
Reply
tanvi says
June 10, 2016 at 4:45 am
Hi Ravi, your YF vaccination certi cate will still be valid (even if your passport has
expired).
Reply
WilliamLap says
June 15, 2016 at 2:47 am
Great article. Much obliged. Stilley
Reply
Sanjay Kumar says

July 15, 2016 at 11:21 am
Hi, I plan to travel from India to Botswana for 2 weeks or so in September, 2016 and will be in
Gaberone and Okavango delta region. I can travel via South Africa or Ethiopia or Kenya. I had
yellow fever vaccination in 2000. Do I need a booster vaccine before travelling ? I am allergic to
penicillin and also have some severe food allergies and would like to avoid the booster yellow
fever vaccine if possible.
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Satyam says
August 4, 2016 at 3:12 pm
Hello,
I am moving to Ethiopia for employment and my employers are arranging for visa and air tickets
through an agency in India. However, the agency is asking me to submit a copy of the Yellow
Fever Vaccination Certi cate in order to issue visa and ticket. I would like to know if can get the
vaccination without the air ticket? Thanks
Reply
Chalo Africa says

August 5, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Hi Satyam, You will probably need an air ticket, unless you do the vaccination
privately. Most government centers ask for a ticket before dispensing the vaccination.
Reply
Krutika says
August 16, 2016 at 9:11 am
Hi Team,
I need to go for Yellow fever vaccine as need to travel to Nigeria. Can I take the vaccine before I
apply for visa?
Reply
Chalo Africa says

August 23, 2016 at 4:55 am
Hi Krutika — yes, you can get the vaccination with your international tickets +
passport. Make sure you also get Oral Polio Vaccinations.
Reply
Sourabh says
August 18, 2016 at 9:36 pm
Hello
I am travelling to Ethiopia. Can I get the vaccination done by a major hospital in my city rather
getting it from an authorized hospital?
Please help!!
Reply

August 23, 2016 at 4:53 am
We always recommend authorized hospitals. You need to ensure that you have a
WHO-approved Yellow Fever Vaccination certi cate at the end.
Reply
Jagjeet singh says

August 23, 2016 at 3:19 am
Hi
2 years back I travelled to Tanzania nd I hv my yellow card also bt now I got a new passport nd I
m planning for south Korea on my new passport . Pls tell me how can I update my new passport
details on the yellow card? Is there any problem traveling Korea like this?
Thanks
Reply

August 23, 2016 at 4:52 am
Tio the best of our knowledge, you do not require a Yellow Fever vaccination
certi cate to travel to S. Korea. Nonetheless, your certi cate will be valid if you carry
both your passports.
Reply
Jagjeet singh says

August 23, 2016 at 1:11 pm
If I want to update my new passport on my yellow card .. What is the
procedure for that ??
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Divya says
August 29, 2016 at 7:43 am
Hi
I will be travelling from India to South Africa via Ethiopia. We will be intransit at Addis Ababa
airport for less than 5 hours, do we still require vaccination for yellow fever? As we won’t be
stepping out of the airport at all.
Reply
tanvi says
Hi Divya, no, not required. Unless you cross immigration in Ethiopia, it is not required.
Reply
Yusuf Burhanpurwala says

is there any centre in nagpur
Reply
Hasan Indorewala says

Hi, I am traveling to DAR ES SALAM will I need yellow fever vacine
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tanvi says
Yes, recommended for Tanzania.
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mandira says
Hello, my nephew’s yellow fever certi cate that was issued in 2007 is lost. How can we get a
duplicate. Any online site where I can track this document.
Reply
tanvi says
Hi Mandira, not that I’m aware of. Usually when people lose their certi cates, they
take the vaccination again. It will be hard to prove that your nephew has already been
vaccinated without some sort of copy.
Reply
mandira says
Would we require yellow fever vaccination for Mauritius and Madagascar?
Reply
tanvi says
Hi Mandira, no, not required.
Reply
Ban says
Hi! Im planning to go to Kenya, what are the documents needed for getting Yellow Fever
Vacination fro Government organization?
Thanks for your reply
Reply
tanvi says
Hi Ban, you’ll need your passport and ticket to receive the vaccination.
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bunty says
HI CHALO AFRICATEAM,
I WOULD LIKE TO GET YF VACCINATION AS I AM TRAVELLING TO WEST AFRICA IN END
OF JAN. I AM GOING TO TRAVEL DELHI ON WEDNESDAY COULD YOU ADVISE WHICH

GOVT APPROVED CENTRE I CAN GO FOR VACCINATION FROM 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. please advise
time of registration.
thanks
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tanvi says
Hi Bunty, RML is the best place. However, they do have xed hours for the vaccination
so it is best you contact them.
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Sparsh says
Hi..
I have just started my carrier as a sailor.
I have allergies from Egg N Chicken.
I have an exemption certi cate for yellow fever vaccination.
Tellme.. What problem would I face??

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Chetan says
Does the person taking statin tablets ( blood thinning after angioplasty) need to take any extra
precaution to take yellow fever vaccination??
Reply
tanvi says
Hi Chetan, best you consult your doctor. Medical exemption is permitted with the YF
vaccination.
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VENKATRAM VINJUN says

Hi Sir .
Good Afternoon.
I am going for Tanzania for job for 2 years. They have instructed me to Do Yellow Fever
vaccination.
My question is why this vaccination is been being taken. Will it post me in a problem when i
come back to my Home country INDIA . I don’t know anything . Please give a short Highlight
Brief info from Vaccination – Tanzania (job)- India (coming Back).
Thanks
Reply
tanvi says
Yes, you need to take it. The Indian government may also require it on return. It’s valid
for 10 years, so no problem.
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SUMA says
Hi,
My parents are travelling to Johannesburg for my sister delivery on 15.02.2017
They are travelling from MUMBAI-NAIROBI-JOHANNESBURG and vice versa. (At nairobi they
may stay approx 4hours)
Is it necessary to take yellow fever vaccination??
If so, please let me know the side effects with YFC as both my parents are diabetic and also they
have vertigo problem.
Reply

Hi Suma, they don’t need to take the vaccination if they are transiting through Nairobi
(and they don’t cross any immigration in Nairobi).
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Utpal Chakravarty says

I am supposed to go to Mozambique on 13th February 2017 on of cial tour for a week. Is Yellow
Fever vaccination required?
Reply
Vishal says
Hi,
I am working in Nigeria and soon i will be bringing my wife along with me. So, I have 2 questions
to ask
1. Is travelling ticket a mandatory document while going for the vaccination ??

2. Does she need to take polio vaccine as well ??
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Milind says
Hi,
My polio vaccination got expired and my travelling is scheduled in next 10 days.
Is it compulsory to have polio vaccination while traveling from Kenya to India ?
Also if we don’t have it, will immigration alllow me to go out of Kenya
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Manvinder Singh Mehar says

March 15, 2017 at 10:51 pm
Hello,
Is any place available in Punjab or in Chandigarh to get Yellow Fever vaccination.
or if not than nearest is Kasauli (HP) is that possible to get Yellow Fever vaccination there. Is
they got vaccine and what days its available.
Thanks,
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pintoo says
April 5, 2017 at 4:34 am
Sir i took yellow fever vaccination from private hospital they told me that they will give me
certi cate for the same is this is valied
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Surgeine Healthcare says

April 13, 2017 at 7:57 am
surgeine.com : Specialists in surgical gown, drapes & packs.
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Sujit Gujar says

April 20, 2017 at 8:47 am
I need to take yellow fever vaccination as I am traveling to Brazil

Where can i get it done in hyderabad or pune?
I am trying to contact Institute of Preventive medicine n all possible numbers available on net. all
numbers, I get invalid number. If I google for the same, i got some ads but not sure whether they
are authentic.
Sujit
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Pramod Muni says

April 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Sir .
I am travling mumbai to Botswana (francistown) , But My ight is transit at addis ababa airport
for 30 minutes , and when i return from Botswana (francistown) after 10 days , that time My
Transit time at addis ababa airport for 2 hrs, , can You con rm me I need yellow Fever
Veccination, ?
I am not take YFV till now, i am going after tomarrow, also no one (from travel agency) told me
You need YFV. due to on line show No need Yellow fever veccination for Botswana country.
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Dayanand Garud says

June 17, 2017 at 11:58 am
hello sir iam to go to uganda last week of this month
iam going to take yellow fever vaccination

my question is
what if i get vaccinated and cancel my going
is there any side effect on body because of this
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tanvi says
July 14, 2017 at 6:40 am
Hi, There are mild to no side effects on taking the vaccine if you are a healthy adult.
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mahes says
June 26, 2017 at 3:58 am
sir i loose my yellow fever card in ghana now iam in india i will go to Ghana July 10 .how to get
my new yellow fever card please tell me address and price
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tanvi says
July 14, 2017 at 6:39 am
Hi Mahes, Please contact a government authorised center for more on this.
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Sitaram Patel says

June 29, 2017 at 3:04 am
Sir Yellow fever vaccination card required for visa apply time for West Africa
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tanvi says
July 14, 2017 at 6:39 am
It depends from country to country.

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Sitaram Patel says

July 15, 2017 at 3:56 am
west africa ghana
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tanvi says
July 17, 2017 at 5:41 am
You are required to take the vaccination. For visa queries, please
contact the embassy.
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Rajeev says
July 7, 2017 at 1:43 pm
I am traveling to Kenya for 12 days. I have few queries. Please clarify my doubt of possible.
1. Do I have to book the tickets before I go for the YFV? That too keeping a buffer time of 10
days before I travel?
2. Do I have to give the immigration at airport the original certi cate? If I give them original
certi cate how come I have a proof for my future travel?
3. Do I need to take another certi cation before I come back to India? While I have already done
so in India?
Please help! Thanks in advance.
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tanvi says
July 14, 2017 at 6:38 am
Hi Rajeev, 1) Yes, usually they ask to see your ight tickets before giving you the
vaccination. 2) No, you do not have to give the original certi cate anywhere. They will
just look at it. 3) The same certi cate will be valid for your return to India.
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Danny says
July 12, 2017 at 2:07 am
is there any Yellow fever vaccination centre in Nagpur Maharashtra?
one private hospital claims to be the authorised centre , but their name doesn’t list in any of the
of cial lists.
Please advise
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tanvi says
July 14, 2017 at 6:37 am
Hi Danny, No there is no center in Nagpur according to the government authorised
list. Please ensure you are issued a WHO-accredited certi cate at the time of
vaccination or else it will be unacceptable.
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mitaksh says
July 15, 2017 at 9:34 am
hi…. i will be visiting Uganda in aug… i just want to con rm from where can i get a yellow fever
vaccination inTezpur or in Guwhati… because i m staying in Guwhati.
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tanvi says
July 17, 2017 at 5:42 am
There are no government centres in Guwahati. Closest centres for you would
probably be Kolkata or Patna.
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Suman says
July 23, 2017 at 4:44 pm
Is there a place or centre in Jharkhand – where I can get a Yellow Fever & Polio vaccination done
with issuance of valid certi cates?
Regards,
Suman
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Raghu says
August 6, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Hello Sir. I will be travelling to Ethiopia next month. I Live in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Is there any
vaccination centre for yellow fever in Rajasthan?
If not, please advise the nearest centre to me.
Thank you
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tanvi says
August 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Hi Raghu, the latest authorised centers are mentioned above.
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aftab says
August 22, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Hello,i m from gujarat.I want to go to Kampala,If i Take yellow fever on 24th August,so can i
allow for travel to kampala on 30th august???
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tanvi says
August 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Hi Aftab, You are required to take YF 10 days prior to departure, so there is a risk
involved.
Reply
Bupin kumar says

Is there any govt centre in jammu or near for vaccination
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Amit says
October 26, 2017 at 6:44 pm
Hi.
Thanks for the details . I plan to travel to Kenya in 10 days. I stay in Nagpur. The problem I have is
that there seems to be no YF vaccination centre in Nagpur.
I plan to stay there for 30 days . Can I get vaccinated in Kenya on landing and then come back
and show the certi cate?
Thanks
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Ghulam says
October 27, 2017 at 10:26 am
Hi
Sir mujhe Johannesburg Jana h by Kenya airways se ja Raha hu or via Nairobi h but Mai Nairobi
me exit nhi karuga waha se 2 hours k bad meri ight h to Kia mujhe bhi yellow fever vaccine
zarurat h?
Plz rply
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Ghulam says
October 27, 2017 at 10:30 am
Plz rply
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Munawwar says
Hi
Iam planning to travel to Brazil After March 2018,so I have already taken yellow fever
vaccination in month of Nov 2017,so it’s not any problem of taken vaccination very early before
travelling.
Reply
AMIR KHAN says

Hi, thanks for this informative website. My query is that my wife is feeding my 6 month old
daughter and they are travelling to Ethiopia, do they need YF vaccine?
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Saumik dad says

I want to go to south africa through Kenya airways.. in transit i have to wait for 3 hours in
Nairobi airport. Do i need yellow fever vaccines for that?
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Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirements

Is yellow fever vaccination required?

Vaccination against Yellow Fever.

The full list of Yellow Fever endemic countries:

Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon,

Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire

Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea

Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo,

Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

When should I get the vaccination?

What documents are required?

What time should I show up for the vaccination?

to be ahead in the line.

How long is the yellow fever vaccine valid for?

Can I be exempted from producing a vaccination certificate?

Infants below the age of six months.

What are the re-entry requirements by the Ministry of Health?

List of countries listed as YF endemic according to WHO

Can I get the vaccination in Kenya?

Gap between Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) and Yellow Fever

month between the two vaccinations.

Where can I get the yellow fever vaccination?

Date and Timing

New Building, PM (F)

Near Gate 3, Monday & Friday

Yellow Fever Wednesday –

5 Health Department, International Dr. Shakuntala Wednesday & 011-23362284

Inoculation Centre, Near St. Thomas 2:00 PM – 4:00 011-23742752

ORGANISATION, Organization Airport Thursday (O)

NSCBI Airport, Health Of cer 12.00 PM -2.30 033-25119370

Hygiene and Public J.C. Block, Sector III

ORGANISATION, Organization Dr. A.R. Passi Wednesday, (O)

C.S.I. Airport, Next

Daily only for 022-22152080

Centre, Mumbai Maharashtra 2:00 PM to 4:00

Every Monday and

Port Health Monday & 044-25260038

2 King Institute of King Institute of Dr. Sasikala Tuesdays 044-22501520

10.00 AM -12.00 044-22501263

Port Health Of cer,

628004 Tamil Nadu

1 PORT HEALTH Port Health Dr. K.A. Shyamini, Wednesday 0484-2666060

(excluding Public (F)

Dr. Bipin Nayak, Monday

Kandla Kandla Port, New Of cer 10 AM-1.00 PM 02836-270189

Monday and 0288-2554629

Dr. Preetam P. Naik, Every Wednesday

Padre Miranda Rd,

Research Institute, Institute, Kasauli, 2:00 PM – 4:00 01792-273209

1 King George’s Department of Dr. Jamal Masood Thursday 0522-2257343

DAMAN & DIU

1st and 3rd

Fort Area, Moti Tuesday of

1st and 3rd

Community Health Every Month

Bhubaneshwar, 9:00 AM – 1:00

Nagar, Bhopal, 09:00 AM- 1:00

Pin: 462 020

Room No. 11, Dept.

1 AIIMS Patna Dr. Pragya Kumar 0612-2451051

* Contact the centre before visiting vaccination centre.

• Airport Health Organization

• Armed Forces Clinic – Dalhousie Road, New Delhi