Yellow Fever Vaccine Side Effects: What to Expect After the Shot

Yellow Fever Vaccine Side Effects: What to Expect After the Shot

Yellow fever is in infectious disease, which is spread from the bites of infected mosquitos. Most people, who are travelling abroad, are advised to get this vaccine, especially if the region they are travelling to has a history or record of yellow fever pandemic or work in research laboratories.

The YF-Vax or yellow fever vaccination Leighton Buzzard has to offer is one of the best defences against the disease and is used for preventing yellow fever in adults as well as children who are at least 9 month of age. This vaccine is available in a generic form and some people can have reactions to yellow fever vaccine, which may occur within 5-10 days after getting the shot.

Common Side Effects for Yellow Fever Vaccine

Some of the common side effects for yellow fever vaccine are:

·         Fever

·         Joint pain

·         Adverse reaction on the injection site, such as pain, welling, soreness, tenderness, lumps, aches, pains and redness

·         Body aches

·         Muscle pain

·         Headache

·         Rash

·         Malaise or a general feeling of being sick

·         Flu-like symptoms

·         Stiff neck

·         Vomiting

·         Memory loss

·         Confusion

·         Loss of balance

·         Loss of coordination

·         Prickly feeling in the toes or fingers

·         Weakness

·         Irritability

·         Sensitivity to light

·         Problems with speaking, breathing, swallowing and breathing

·         Issues with vision or eye movement

·         Loss of bowel or bladder control

·         Behavioural changes

·         Severe back pain

·         Seizures

·         Convulsions

·         Blackouts

These are some of the common side effects for yellow fever vaccine that may occur after getting the shot. If you observe or experience any of these symptoms, it is advisable to get in touch with your doctor or health care provider immediately or contact a medical emergency help.

It is also advised, to any person getting yellow fever vaccination Hanwell has to offer, to be on a lookout for allergic reactions to the vaccination such as swelling on the face, tongue, face or throat, hives, difficulty in breathing, wheezing or chest tightness.

If the allergic reaction is life-threatening, you will be advised by your doctor to not get a booster dose. It is also a good idea to record and keep track of any side effects that may occur within 30 days of getting the VF-Vax.

When getting a booster dose, tell your doctor about any side effects that you may have experienced before such as:

·         Unusual bleeding

·         Fever

·         Muscle pain or weakness

·         Extreme tiredness

·         Headache

·         Little or no urination

·         Jaundice

·         Loss of appetite

·         Vomiting

However, these side effects after getting the yellow fever vaccination are less dangerous to your health than being infected with yellow fever, which can sometimes be fatal. Talk to your health care provider if you have any concerns regarding the side effects.

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