Yellow fever vaccine
- Generic Name
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Brand Names
- Yf-vax
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
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- CAS Number
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- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- PY4EET359T
- Background
Yellow fever vaccine prevents against Yellow Fever, a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the transmission of a flavivirus through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms of Yellow fever can range from asymptomatic, to mild flu-like illness, to more severe symptoms such as shock, jaundice, internal bleeding, and organ failure . Interestingly, Yellow fever...
- Indication
Yellow Fever Vaccine is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of yellow fever in persons 9 months of age and older in the following categories:
- Associated Conditions
- Yellow Fever
- Associated Therapies
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Research suggests no need for yellow fever vaccine booster after initial dose
Systematic review confirms lifelong immunity from a single yellow fever vaccine, with rare cases of breakthrough infections, supporting WHO's stance on no need for booster doses.
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