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Immunizations - travel vaccinations - Management
What schedule is used for yellow fever vaccine?
- Immunization should be performed at least 10 days prior to travel at specialist centres. See www.nathnac.org for a full list of these centres.
- Give a booster dose after 10 years if there is a continued risk.
- A medical waiver letter can be issued if vaccination is contraindicated for medical reasons.
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