NaTHNaC-registered Yellow Fever Centre · Oxford

✓ Official UK Yellow Fever Centre · Cert. No. NaTHNaC

Yellow Fever Vaccine

in Oxford.

Single-dose, lifelong protection against the yellow fever virus. As a NaTHNaC-registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre we vaccinate and issue your International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) on the same day – ready for travel after the 10-day validity period.

Price per dose

£85

Single-dose course · £85 total

SINGLE DOSE, LIFELONG (WHO 2016)

Dose	Schedule	Protection
Dose 1	Single dose	Full (lifelong)
ICVP	+10 days	Border-ready
Booster	Not required	Lifelong cover

Allow 10 days before travel – ICVP becomes valid 10 days post-jab.
We vaccinate from 9 months – pharmacist screens egg allergy & immune status.

Clinical brief · Yellow Fever virus

What every traveller should know.

Three things every traveller should understand before boarding.

Transmission

Yellow fever spreads via the bite of Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes that are active during daytime hours. Repellent, long sleeves and accommodation with screens reduce exposure, but vaccination is the only reliable defence.

Geography

Endemic across tropical sub-Saharan Africa (the “yellow fever belt”) and the Amazon basin in South America. Most countries inside these zones require an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) at the border – including some non-endemic countries if you have transited through a risk country.

Immunity

A single dose now confers lifelong protection for nearly everyone aged 9 months and over, in line with WHO guidance. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination.

Symptoms to watch for

Seven signs of yellow fever exposure.

If you develop any of these within 3–6 days of return from an endemic region, contact NHS 111 or your GP straight away – mention recent travel and yellow fever exposure.

Eligibility checklist

You should book a Yellow Fever vaccine if…

Not given here to babies under 9 months (6-8 months only on specialist advice, never under 6 months) or during pregnancy (we refer you for a specialist risk assessment if travel cannot be avoided), or with severe egg allergy, immunocompromised states or thymus disorders. Our pharmacist screens for contraindications before vaccinating.

Yellow Fever FAQ

Common questions, answered.

How long before travel should I get vaccinated?

At least 10 days before departure – the ICVP only becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. We recommend booking 4–6 weeks ahead so we can plan around any other travel vaccines you need.

How long does the yellow fever vaccine last?

For life, for nearly everyone. WHO and most countries now accept a single dose as lifelong protection. Since July 2016 the certificate has been valid for life, and countries cannot require a booster for entry. A small number of people at continued risk may be offered a booster on medical grounds – we’ll let you know on the day.

What does the £85 fee include?

The vaccine itself, a NaTHNaC-trained pharmacist consultation, and your stamped ICVP certificate – issued on the day, no extra fees.

Which branch can I get it at?

All four Oxford branches – Botley, Headington, Summertown and Deddington – stock the vaccine and offer the same yellow fever service, including your certificate on the day.

Who cannot have the vaccine?

Babies under 9 months (from 6 months it can sometimes be given on specialist advice, never under 6 months), and anyone with a severe egg allergy, a weakened immune system or a thymus condition. It is not given here during pregnancy or when breastfeeding a baby under 9 months – if you cannot avoid travel, we refer you for a specialist risk assessment. We screen on the day.

What if I lose my yellow fever certificate (ICVP)?

A replacement can only be issued by the centre that vaccinated you, from its own records of your vaccination date and batch number – there is no central register. If we vaccinated you, we can re-issue a stamped certificate from our records.

Do I get a yellow fever certificate?

Yes – your International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is stamped and issued on the day, at no extra charge; it is included in the £85. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and then lasts for life – a WHO rule since 2016, so no 10-year renewals – so allow for that when you book. We are a NaTHNaC-registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, and all four branches are registered centres.

What should I avoid after the yellow fever vaccine?

Mainly, getting pregnant for 28 days: it is a live vaccine, and NaTHNaC recommends waiting 28 days after vaccination before trying to conceive. Otherwise you can carry on as normal. Up to 1 in 3 people get a headache, muscle aches, a raised temperature or a sore arm, which the NHS says usually pass within 2 weeks. And remember the certificate only becomes valid 10 days after your jab, so do not travel to a country that requires it before then.

Four Oxford branches · book any

Find your nearest branch.

MediPill Botley

📍 9 Westway Square, OX2 9TJ

🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30–5:30 · Sat 9–2

📞 01865 247 023

Headington Pharmacy

📍 207 London Road, OX3 9JA

🕒 Mon–Fri 8:30–6 · Closed weekends

📞 01865 765 559

MediPill Summertown

📍 227 Banbury Road, OX2 7HQ

🕒 Mon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–12

📞 01865 558 348

MediPill Deddington

📍 The Studio, Hudson St, OX15 0SW

🕒 Mon–Fri 9–5:30 · Sat 9–12

📞 01869 337 583

Ready for your Yellow Fever vaccine?

Book ahead online at any of our four Oxford branches, or come in the same day (£25 express fee) – vaccine & ICVP issued in one visit.