Travel vaccinations
Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre in Rochdale, Greater Manchester
We are a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, authorised to give the yellow fever vaccine and to issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and Central and South America, and some countries ask for proof of vaccination before they will let you enter.
You will see a trained clinician who checks your travel plans, confirms whether the vaccine is suitable for you, and where appropriate gives the vaccination and completes your certificate in the same visit.
As a registered centre we can also record diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP) vaccination on an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis where proof is required, for example polio certification when travelling from or to an affected country.
- Centre numberUKYFVC9851
- Designated centreOnly registered centres may give the vaccine and issue the ICVP
- Trained clinicianVaccine given by a registered healthcare professional
- Certificate in clinicYour ICVP is completed at the appointment
- Near ManchesterRochdale, Greater Manchester
Who needs the yellow fever vaccine
The yellow fever vaccine is recommended from nine months of age if you are travelling to, or sometimes through, an area where yellow fever is found. These areas are mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Central and South America. Whether you need it depends on your destination, the regions within it, and your own health and medical history.
The vaccine is not suitable for everyone. A clinician will assess your age, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, immune system, allergies (including to eggs) and any long-term conditions before recommending it. People aged 60 and over, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and those with a weakened immune system need an individual assessment, because the balance of risk is different. Book a consultation and we will tell you whether the vaccine is right for you, or discuss your options if it is not.
When you may need proof of vaccination
There are two separate reasons a country may ask about yellow fever, and it helps to keep them apart.
The first is your own protection. If yellow fever is present at your destination, the vaccine is recommended to protect your health, whether or not anyone asks to see a certificate.
The second is a legal entry requirement. Under the International Health Regulations, some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis as a condition of entry, mainly to stop the disease being carried across borders. This can apply even where there is no yellow fever at your destination, if you are arriving from, or in some cases only transiting through, a country where yellow fever is present. Two travellers heading to the same place can face different requirements depending on the route they took to get there.
Because the rules turn on your exact itinerary, a clinician will check both your destination and every country you pass through before advising you.
Your International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP)
If you are vaccinated, the clinician completes your International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so plan your appointment well ahead of departure.
Since 11 July 2016, a single dose is treated as giving protection for life for the purposes of the certificate, and the certificate is valid for the life of the person vaccinated. Most travellers will not be asked for a booster at borders that follow this rule. A small number of people, for example some who were vaccinated while pregnant or with a weakened immune system, may be advised to have a further dose, and a clinician will confirm what applies to you.
Keep the certificate safe and carry it with your passport when you travel, because some borders check it on arrival.
Travelling to a yellow fever risk area
Check the guide for where you are going. Each one lists the vaccines our pharmacist team would discuss with you, including yellow fever where it applies.
Where vaccination is usually recommended
Yellow fever is present in parts of these countries, so the vaccine is recommended to protect your health.
Where a certificate may be required on entry
These countries have no yellow fever themselves, but may ask for proof of vaccination if you arrive from, or have travelled through, a country where yellow fever is present.
Travelling for Hajj or Umrah? See our Hajj and Umrah vaccinations page for the requirements set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Book your yellow fever consultation
Yellow fever vaccination is a private clinical service. Book as early as you can, and ideally several weeks before you travel, because the certificate only becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and you may need other travel vaccines too. We confirm the fee with you when you book.
Book a consultationFrequently asked questions
Is the yellow fever certificate valid for life?
For most travellers, yes. Since 11 July 2016 a single dose is treated as protecting you for life for certificate purposes, and the certificate is valid for the life of the person vaccinated. A small number of people, for example some who were vaccinated while pregnant or with a weakened immune system, may be advised to have a further dose. A clinician will confirm what applies to you.
How long before travel should I be vaccinated?
The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so you need to be vaccinated at least 10 days before you arrive at a country that requires it. We recommend booking several weeks ahead where possible, in case you need other travel vaccines too.
Do I need the vaccine or certificate if I am only transiting?
Sometimes. Certain countries require proof of vaccination from travellers who have recently passed through a country where yellow fever is present, even on a brief stop. Because it depends on your exact route and how long you stop, bring your full itinerary to your consultation and a clinician will check it.
Can I have the vaccine if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
The yellow fever vaccine is a live vaccine and is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, though it may be considered where the risk of infection is high and travel cannot be avoided. This needs an individual assessment, so please raise it at your consultation.
Can I have the vaccine if I am over 60?
Yellow fever vaccination is still given to older travellers when needed, but the risk of certain rare side effects is higher with increasing age, so a clinician will weigh the risk of the disease against the risk of the vaccine for you personally. Book a consultation and we will talk it through.
Is yellow fever vaccination available on the NHS?
No. Yellow fever vaccination is a private travel health service and a fee applies. We will confirm the fee before you book.