1. Book online or visit in store
Book an appointment online or walk into one of our participating pharmacies. It’s recommended to get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel.
Travel vaccines
Yellow Fever Vaccinations
Find out what Yellow Fever is, which destinations require a Yellow Fever certificate, and how to book your vaccine with Well.
What is Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever is a viral infection that can spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people experience milder symptoms such as fever, headaches and muscle aches and recover without lasting effects, occasionally the disease can become much more serious and even life-threatening. That’s why getting vaccinated before you travel is important. A Yellow Fever vaccination can help protect you against the disease and give you extra peace of mind while you’re away.
For more information about Yellow Fever, you can see the Yellow Fever information booklet by NaTHNaC.
"At Well Pharmacy we're proud to offer a Yellow Fever vaccination service. As a travel vaccination that's provided by approved sites, our pharmacists are expertly trained to deliver a safe and effective vaccination, answer all of your questions and supply you with the Yellow Fever Certificate for international travel. Whether you're planning a holiday, visiting family overseas, or travelling for work, we're here to help you prepare for a safe and healthy trip"
Last reviewed: August 2026
Next review: August 2029
Reviewed by: Mital Thakrar, Head of Private Services
How to book a Yellow Fever vaccination with Well Pharmacy
We offer travel vaccinations in participating Well Pharmacies. To book your Yellow Fever vaccination, simply:
2. Receive vaccination
You'll receive the injection in your upper arm, administered by one of our trained pharmacists. Once complete, you'll receive a Yellow Fever certificate which can be used as proof of your vaccination.
3. Get expert travel advice
Our pharmacists are on-hand to advise about any health precautions or other travel vaccinations you may need based on your destination and travel plans.
How do you catch Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever is contracted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions in Africa and South America. You can’t generally catch Yellow Fever through contact with another person, food and drink, or touching surfaces. In addition to getting the Yellow Fever vaccination, you can also take extra precautions such as wearing long-sleeved clothing where suitable to reduce exposure to mosquitos, as well as investing in insect repellents, plug-ins or mosquito nets.
Some essentials to help you take extra precaution
Where is Yellow Fever most common?
Yellow Fever is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as (but not limited to):
Africa
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Cameron
- Senegal
South America
- Brazil
- Peru
- Colombia
- Bolivia
- Ecuador
While some countries won't require a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for travelling directly from the UK, they might if you're transiting from or through a country where Yellow Fever is a risk.
For a full list of the countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission, please see the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
Just a heads up that some countries will require proof of vaccination before entry.
Things to consider when deciding whether you need a Yellow Fever vaccine
If you’re wondering ‘do I need a Yellow Fever vaccine?’ then the answer depends on the following factors:
- Your destination – if you’re travelling to a country or region where Yellow Fever is present, then you may require a vaccine before travel
- Duration of your stay – how long you’re planning to stay in the country can affect your risk levels and whether you require a vaccination
- Itinerary – whether you plan on staying within a contained tourist resort or backpacking across more rural areas can affect your risk levels, and therefore your need to get a Yellow Fever vaccine
- Current public health guidelines – occasionally, guidelines can change based on the number of identified cases, so it’s important to stay up to date with the latest news from the World Health Organization.
If you’re unsure whether you’ll need a Yellow Fever vaccination before you travel, our pharmacists can help advise you.
Yellow Fever vaccine and MMR
For anyone getting a Yellow Fever vaccination and MMR vaccination close together, it’s recommended that you leave at least a 28-day interval in between if possible. However, this isn’t due to any health risks or safety concerns, but instead relating to a small study in children that suggested that co-administration of the Yellow Fever and MMR vaccines may result in sub-optimal protection*.
If you’re travelling in a pinch and don’t have enough time to leave a 28-day window between your vaccines, then don’t worry – they can be given at any interval, including the same day, it just might be recommended that an additional dose of one of the vaccines is provided at a later date for optimal protection. If this is necessary, your pharmacist will advise you.
FAQs
For optimum protection, it’s recommended that you get any travel vaccinations at least 6-8 weeks before you travel.
You can get your Yellow Fever vaccination at Well Pharmacy for £75.
Yes, our pharmacists will provide the required documentation after administering your vaccination.
Most people will typically only need one dose of the Yellow Fever vaccine in their lifetime, however in specialist cases you may be recommended a second dose. Your pharmacist can advise you on this.
The Yellow Fever vaccine is not recommended for:
- Babies under 6 months old
- People with a weakened immune system (such as those with leukaemia or lymphoma, or undergoing treatment such as steroids or chemotherapy)
- People who are allergic to any ingredients in the vaccine, including those with an egg allergy
- People with a thymus gland disorder or who’ve had a thymus gland removed
- People aged 60+ who are travelling to areas where the vaccine is not generally recommended
The vaccine should also generally be avoided during pregnancy unless travel to the high-risk area is unavoidable.
For full information on who should receive the Yellow Fever vaccine, you can visit the NHS website.
The Yellow Fever vaccine can cause some side effects but the risk of not being vaccinated usually outweighs the risk of the side effects. Symptoms you may experience after receiving the vaccine include:
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Raised temperature
- Tenderness where you had the injection
As the early signs of Yellow Fever are similar to the symptoms of flu, the only accurate way to get diagnosed is via a medical blood test.
Symptoms would typically arise 3-6 days after an infected mosquito bite. If you think you might have Yellow Fever and are concerned, please seek urgent medical care.
*Mutual interference on the immune response to yellow fever vaccine and a combined vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella, Science Direct. Published 26 August 2011.
Yellow fever vaccine recommendation maps, NaTHNaC. last updated 06 March 2026.
Yellow fever - Global News, World Health Organization. Last updated 24 June 2026.
Yellow Fever Vaccinations, NHS UK. Last updated 25 July 2023.
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