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Yellow Fever jabs: how long to kick in, and side-effects?

ericbaber

2006-09-01 08:55:13

Hi all,

I'm going to Uganda in mid-October and looking at various sites it seems I'll need a Yellow Fever jab. How long does it take for the jab to become effective? I've got a doctor's appointment on September 15th; is this far enough in advance?

Also, does the jab have any nasty side-effects? It's my wife's birthday the next day and I want to be able to party

Thanks

Eric

Corinne76

2006-09-01 11:57:04

Hi

We had ours 3 1/2 weeks before we went to the Gambia. No side effects that I can remember, although you have to be careful if you have an egg allergy as they grow the vaccine on an egg culture. I had a childhood egg allergy though and had no probs.

maxie

2006-09-10 12:57:44

HI DITTO to above reply no side effects whatsoever cheers maxie

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