Yellow fever

If you will be traveling to an area where yellow fever is common, use mosquito repellents, wear clothing that fully covers your body, and sleep in screened housing. There is an effective vaccine against yellow fever.Ask your doctorat least 10-14 days prior to travel if you should be vaccinated against yellow fever.

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