Yellow fever information
Travellers should be aware of the risks of yellow fever, its prevention and the issues surrounding yellow fever vaccine.
NaTHNaC have written an information sheet explaining these risks, which can be downloaded and given to travellers.
Download a copy to give to travellers (120KB PDF).
Resources for Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres
This page contains key resources for Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres (YFVCs) and those considering becoming a YFVC.
8 July 2008
Patient Group Direction - yellow fever vaccine
NaTHNaC has developed a model Patient Group Direction document for yellow fever vaccine.
The PGD can be accessed after logging in on the right of this page.
Further information on the PGD for yellow fever vaccine.
23 May 2008
The NHS Response Line number is changing. The launch of the new Department of Health publications order line will occur this weekend. You will be able to order further supplies of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) on the following numbers:
ORDER LINE 0300 123 1002
TEXTPHONE 0300 123 1003
The ICVP replaced the green Port 37 forms last year. Port 37 forms should not be used for documenting yellow fever vaccination. Stocks should be replaced with the new ICVP. For more information see Frequently Asked Questions.
22 February 2008
The revised 2008 YFVC Information Pack is now available. See How to become a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.
As part of NaTHNaC's remit of “Protecting the health of British travellers”, one aim is to ensure high standards of yellow fever vaccination and procedure through a programme of registration, training, standards and audit.
The following links explain the designation procedures for centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Information pack 2008 (including new stamp guidelines)
- Procedure for becoming a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
- Information for existing designated centres
- Locating the nearest Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
- The YFVC Rationale: by Professor David Hill
Who to contact in Scotland
The designation procedure is different for centres in Scotland. Click here to obtain contact information.
New dates confirmed
Further update seminars for 2008 have now been confirmed including training in Eastbourne, Lancaster and Cambridge. Click here for information and application forms.
If you don't see a date that meets your requirements please continue to check these pages over the next couple of weeks. Please note however that delegates will be expected to travel to their nearest seminar.
Training is mandatory for all centres wishing to become and remain a designated centre.
Administrative and Clinical Queries click here.
New YFVC stamp guidelines click here.
New International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis click here
Sample of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (281KB PDF)
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