Warnings


What may interact with YF-Vax?

-chloroquine
-immune globulin
-medicines for organ transplant
-medicines to treat cancer
-other vaccines
-some medicines for arthritis
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take YF-Vax?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-active infection with fever
-cancer
-HIV or AIDS
-immune system problems
-myasthenia gravis
-recent or ongoing radiation therapy
-thymectomy
-an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, eggs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using YF-Vax?

This vaccine, like all vaccines, may not fully protect everyone.

Report any side effects that are worrisome to your doctor right away.

After getting the vaccine, you will be given a signed international certificate (yellow card) as proof of receiving the vaccine. The certificate is good for 10 years.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.