Yellow Fever Provider Sydney | Dr Vivian Chan Manly
Looking for a Yellow Fever Provider in Sydney? Yellow Fever Vaccination with Dr Vivian Chan in Manly
For travellers looking for a yellow fever provider in Sydney, Dr Vivian Chan provides travel medicine consultations, including yellow fever vaccination, at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly.
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. It occurs primarily in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America and can cause serious illness in some people.
There is no specific antiviral treatment for yellow fever, which makes prevention particularly important for people travelling to areas where the virus occurs.
The Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends yellow fever vaccination for people aged 9 months and over travelling to areas where there is a risk of yellow fever virus transmission.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?
Whether you require yellow fever vaccination depends on several factors, including:
- the countries you are visiting
- the areas within those countries you will be travelling to
- countries you will transit through
- the duration and nature of your travel
- your age and medical history
- the entry requirements of your destination.
Some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) as proof of yellow fever vaccination. Requirements can also apply when entering a country after visiting or transiting through an area where yellow fever occurs.
Because entry requirements can change, travellers should check the latest requirements for every country on their itinerary, including transit destinations.
Yellow Fever Vaccination in Sydney
Yellow fever vaccination is different from many routine travel vaccinations because it can only be provided through an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.
Following an appropriate consultation and vaccination, eligible travellers can be issued with the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis used as evidence of yellow fever vaccination for international travel.
At South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly, Dr Vivian Chan provides travel medicine consultations and is an accredited Yellow Fever vaccine provider.
This makes SSMC a convenient option for patients from Manly, the Northern Beaches and wider Sydney who need to organise their yellow fever vaccination before travelling.
When should I get my yellow fever vaccine before travelling?
Travellers should organise their travel health consultation well before departure where possible.
For a person’s first yellow fever vaccination, the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. This is particularly important if your destination requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entry.
Leaving your travel health consultation until the last minute can also make it more difficult to complete other recommended vaccinations before departure.
Ideally, book a travel consultation as soon as you know your itinerary.
How long does yellow fever vaccination last?
For most travellers, a single dose of yellow fever vaccine provides long-lasting protection.
Since 2016, Australia has recognised an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for yellow fever as being valid for the lifetime of the vaccinated person. Some people may still be recommended to receive an additional dose in particular circumstances, based on their health, previous vaccination and travel plans.
If you have previously received a yellow fever vaccination but are unsure whether you require another dose, discuss your previous vaccination history and upcoming itinerary with your doctor.
What happens during a travel medicine consultation?
Yellow fever vaccination is only one part of preparing for international travel.
During a travel medicine consultation, your doctor can review your destination, itinerary, medical history and vaccination history to determine which precautions may be appropriate.
Depending on where you are travelling, this may include discussion of vaccinations or preventative measures relating to conditions such as:
- hepatitis A and B
- typhoid
- Japanese encephalitis
- rabies
- meningococcal disease
- tetanus
- influenza
- malaria
- mosquito-borne illnesses
- traveller’s diarrhoea and food and water safety.
Travel vaccination recommendations vary significantly depending on your destination and individual circumstances.
Who should discuss yellow fever vaccination carefully with their doctor?
Yellow fever is a live vaccine and may not be suitable for everyone.
Your doctor will assess your medical history before vaccination. It is particularly important to discuss your circumstances if you:
- are pregnant or planning pregnancy
- are breastfeeding
- have a condition affecting your immune system
- take medicines that suppress the immune system
- have previously experienced a serious reaction to a vaccine
- are travelling with a baby or young child
- are an older traveller
- have significant underlying medical conditions.
Where yellow fever vaccination is medically contraindicated, an accredited Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre may be able to advise whether a medical exemption is appropriate for the particular trip.
Yellow Fever Provider in Manly and Sydney’s Northern Beaches
South Steyne Medical Centre is located opposite Manly Beach in the heart of Manly and provides travel medicine services for patients across the Northern Beaches and wider Sydney.
Dr Vivian Chan has extensive experience in both general practice and emergency medicine. Her previous experience also includes overseas medical evacuations and providing medical support at major international events.
Alongside travel medicine and yellow fever vaccination, Dr Chan’s clinical interests include family medicine, women’s health, menopause care, chronic disease management, iron infusions and wound care.
Book a Yellow Fever Vaccination Consultation with Dr Vivian Chan
If you are planning overseas travel and are looking for a yellow fever provider in Sydney, you can book an appointment with Dr Vivian Chan at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly.
Bring your travel itinerary and any available vaccination records to your appointment. This can help your doctor determine which vaccinations and other travel health precautions may be relevant to your trip.
Where possible, organise your consultation well before departure, particularly if your destination requires an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a yellow fever vaccine in Sydney?
Yellow fever vaccination must be administered through an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Dr Vivian Chan provides travel medicine consultations including yellow fever vaccination at South Steyne Medical Centre in Manly.
Do I need proof of yellow fever vaccination when travelling?
Some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis depending on your destination and previous travel. Requirements can also apply to travellers who have transited through yellow fever risk areas. Check the latest requirements for your complete itinerary before travelling.
How long before travelling should I get the yellow fever vaccine?
For a first yellow fever vaccination, the international vaccination certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. Travellers should therefore organise their consultation in advance rather than immediately before departure.
Does the yellow fever certificate expire?
For most people, the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis for yellow fever is recognised as valid for life. Certain travellers may be recommended an additional vaccine dose based on their medical circumstances or the nature of their travel.
Can my other travel vaccinations be reviewed at the same appointment?
Yes. Travel health recommendations depend on your destination, itinerary, activities, medical history and previous vaccinations. A travel medicine consultation provides an opportunity to review your broader vaccination and travel health requirements.
