Yellow fever vaccine side effects

The most common side effects

Reactions to the yellow fever vaccine are generally mild and include headache, muscle aches, and low-grade fever. 1 in 4 people might experience common side effects.

Serious side effects

Rarely do people develop severe reactions.

✓ Allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing or swallowing (anaphylaxis). It affects 1 in 55,000 people.

✓ Swelling of the brain, spinal cord, or the surrounding tissues (encephalitis or meningitis). It affects 1 in 125,000 people.

✓ Guillain-Barré syndrome is an uncommon nervous system sickness nervous system in which a person’s immune system damages the nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and, sometimes, paralysis. It affects 1 in 125,000 people.

✓ Internal organ dysfunction or failure. It affects 1 in 250,000 people.

FAQ

Who is at higher risk of developing side effects of the yellow fever vaccine?

These categories of people are at higher risk of side effects after getting the yellow fever vaccine: [2] Yellow Fever VIS https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/yf.html

✓ Between 6-8 months old

✓ Over 60 years old

✓ Pregnant

✓ Breastfeeding

✓ Egg allergy

Even if a person belongs to one of the categories mentioned above categories, it does not mean they cannot get the vaccine. They should consult the healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of the vaccination in their particular case.