Yellow Fever vaccination

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

My husband has been asked to go to Ghana for 1-2 days in early June for work.

Ghana requires the Yellow Fever Vaccine for entry. The only thing I can find is

a Medical Contraindication to Vaccination section of the International

Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). So presumably if he can get a

Doctor to sign one for him, maybe he could avoid it. But I can call the embassy

to find out for sure.

He had this same vaccine in 1997 to go to the ines, but unfortunately it

is only " good " for 10 years. That was the last time he had any vaccines, and we

do not intend to have any more.

Does anyone have any recent experience/knowledge about this vaccine/risks/etc.?

Vs. the risks of contracting yellow fever?

I really hope he can get out of this trip... I have a real problem with him

risking his life and health for something completely unnecessary.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Yellow fever is a live virus vaccine. If your husband has reacted to any other live virus vaccine as flumist, MMR, chicken pox, then he may have a chance at a medical exemption. Being a live virus vaccine, if he does get it, he can shed the virus to your and your family. ~ Maureen R. Gradvohl ~ From: maryeferg <maryeferg@...> Vaccinations

Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 9:55 AM Subject: Yellow Fever vaccination

Hi All,

My husband has been asked to go to Ghana for 1-2 days in early June for work.

Ghana requires the Yellow Fever Vaccine for entry. The only thing I can find is a Medical Contraindication to Vaccination section of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). So presumably if he can get a Doctor to sign one for him, maybe he could avoid it. But I can call the embassy to find out for sure.

He had this same vaccine in 1997 to go to the ines, but unfortunately it is only "good" for 10 years. That was the last time he had any vaccines, and we do not intend to have any more.

Does anyone have any recent experience/knowledge about this vaccine/risks/etc.? Vs. the risks of contracting yellow fever?

I really hope he can get out of this trip... I have a real problem with him risking his life and health for something completely unnecessary.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

An allergy to eggs will contraindicate yellow fever vaccination. ~ Maureen R. Gradvohl ~ From: maureen gradvohl <mrsvoltaire@...> "Vaccinations " <Vaccinations > Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 1:46 PM Subject: Re: Yellow Fever vaccination

Yellow fever is a live virus vaccine. If your husband has reacted to any other live virus vaccine as flumist, MMR, chicken pox, then he may have a chance at a medical exemption. Being a live virus vaccine, if he does get it, he can shed the virus to your and your family. ~ Maureen R. Gradvohl ~ From: maryeferg <maryeferg@...> Vaccinations

Sent: Monday, May 7, 2012 9:55 AM Subject: Yellow Fever vaccination

Hi All,

My husband has been asked to go to Ghana for 1-2 days in early June for work.

Ghana requires the Yellow Fever Vaccine for entry. The only thing I can find is a Medical Contraindication to Vaccination section of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). So presumably if he can get a Doctor to sign one for him, maybe he could avoid it. But I can call the embassy to find out for sure.

He had this same vaccine in 1997 to go to the ines, but unfortunately it is only "good" for 10 years. That was the last time he had any vaccines, and we do not intend to have any more.

Does anyone have any recent experience/knowledge about this vaccine/risks/etc.? Vs. the risks of contracting yellow fever?

I really hope he can get out of this trip... I have a real problem with him risking his life and health for something completely unnecessary.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

yes it is required for Ghana - even if coming from the US, I

see

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ghana.htm

Vaccine info here:

https://www.vaccineshoppe.com/image.cfm?doc_id=5991 & image_type=product_pdf

" {CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity

YF-VAX vaccine is

contraindicated in anyone with a history of acute hypersensitivity

reaction to any components (including

gelatin).22

Because the yellow fever virus used

in the production of this vaccine is propagated in chicken embryos,

YF-VAX

vaccine should not be administered to anyone with a history of acute

hypersensitivity to eggs or egg products; anaphylaxis may

occur. Less severe or localized

manifestations of allergy to eggs or to feathers are not

contraindications to vaccine administration and

do not usually warrant vaccine skin testing (see

PRECAUTIONS

section,

Hypersensitivity Reactions

subsection). Generally,

persons

who are able to eat eggs or egg products may receive the

vaccine.

2,23 " f

I'd say I had severe anaphylactic shock from eggs

It would be good to not go

Sheri

At 10:55 AM 5/7/2012, you wrote:

Hi All,

My husband has been asked to go to Ghana for 1-2 days in early June for

work.

Ghana requires the Yellow Fever Vaccine for entry. The only thing I can

find is a Medical Contraindication to Vaccination section of the

International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). So

presumably if he can get a Doctor to sign one for him, maybe he could

avoid it. But I can call the embassy to find out for sure.

He had this same vaccine in 1997 to go to the ines, but

unfortunately it is only " good " for 10 years. That was the last

time he had any vaccines, and we do not intend to have any more.

Does anyone have any recent experience/knowledge about this

vaccine/risks/etc.? Vs. the risks of contracting yellow fever?

I really hope he can get out of this trip... I have a real problem with

him risking his life and health for something completely

unnecessary.

Thanks,

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