A person getting vaccinated at the Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre at the AIIMS, Bibinagar, on Monday.
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar, inaugurated its Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre under the Department of Community and Family Medicine on Monday.
Yellow Fever, endemic to parts of Africa and South America, has no specific antiviral treatment. However, a single dose of the vaccine offers lifelong immunity, making vaccination an essential step for travellers heading to any of the 42 countries that mandate proof of Yellow Fever vaccination under International Health Regulations (IHR).
AIIMS Bibinagar’s vaccination centre will operate every Monday from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. Vaccination is appointment-based, with bookings to be made via email at yfvcaiimsbibinagar@gmail.com. The vaccine is priced at ₹300 per dose, the hospital authorities said.
However, individuals with certain medical conditions such as allergies to egg proteins, pregnant women, those living with HIV/AIDS, or patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapies are not eligible for the vaccine. These individuals have been advised to consult the centre for possible exemption certificates, which may be required for international travel.
To receive the vaccine, travellers must carry a valid passport, as it is required for the issuance of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, commonly known as the Yellow Card.
Published – April 22, 2025 04:34 PM is
