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Yellow fever factsheet
Yellow fever is caused by a virus, which circulates between infected monkeys or humans and mosquitoes and occurs in parts of the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa and South/Central America (including Trinidad)
Infants under 9 months of age
The risk of yellow fever vaccine-associated encephalitis is higher in infants under nine months of age
Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
List of countries or areas where World Health Organization has determined there is a risk of yellow fever transmission
Management and reporting of adverse events
Information on management and reporting of suspected adverse events or inadvertent administration following YF vaccination
Yellow fever vaccine recommendation maps
New maps from NaTHNaC for a number of countries to illustrate where vaccine is recommended
Individuals aged 60 years and older
Vaccination can be given to those aged 60 years and older following risk assessment and if certain precautions are observed