Yellow Fever News
New Certificates and Stamps From 15 Dec 2007
Yellow Fever is a disease that is subject to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR)
From 15 December 2007 new requirements outlined by the WHO come into force and clinics in Australia are required to use the new "International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis" and a new Australian Government Approved stamp which includes a registration number unique to the clinic that administers the vaccination.
All certificates issued from 15 December 2007 onwards must be in the new format
Question: I had the Yellow fever vaccine a few years ago and I am travelling again . The Yellow Fever certificates last for 10 years - is my old certificate still valid? Do I have to be revaccinated and/or get a new certificate?
Answer: No. You do not have to do anything. Old style certificates are valid for ten years from the date of vaccination if they are dated up to and including 14 December 2007. After 15 December you will need to make sure you receive the new certificate.
Yellow Fever Specific News
General Travel Health News
The following sites are excellent sources for the latest travel health news:
- Department Of Foreign Affairs: Consular travel advisories for many countries, including political, social and medical issues that may impact on travellers to those countries.
- ISTM News Service: Travel advisories and current news items regarding travel medicine from the International Society Of Travel Medicine.
- US Centre For Disease Control: This very comprehensive site is the home of the Health Information For International Travel publication (Yellow Book) which is available for download. Information is also available by destination.
