Vaccination from yellow fever.
Do I need to have it?!
«…I’m not afraid of vaccinations:
If needed — I’ll get a shot!
So what if it’s just an injection?
They give you a jab — and off you go…»
As I was preparing for another photo expedition to East Africa, I updated my yellowfever vaccination. Yellow fever is found not only in Africa but also in South America, soI strongly advise anyone travelling to those regions to get vaccinated against it.
The yellow fever vaccine is generally well‑tolerated; it’s only contraindicated for peoplewith an egg protein allergy. Even then, you can get the vaccine while taking antihistamines as a precaution. You need to get the vaccination once every 10 years if you continue to travel.
Why get the vaccine?
— It’s simple: yellow fever is like a 50/50 lottery, where 50 % means life and 50 % means death. If you’re planning an unusual holiday, seeking adventures and new experiences, and your itinerary includes regions with a high risk of yellow fever, it’s best to take care of your health and life by getting vaccinated 10 days before departure.
How is yellow fever transmitted?
— Through the bite of a specific type of mosquito, from an infected person to ahealthy one.
What are the symptoms?
— 3–9 days after infection, body temperature rises to 39–40 °C. Symptoms includechills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and pain in the limbs. By day 4–5, jaundice appears. Possible complications include: gastric bleeding, kidney damage,heart muscle damage and central nervous system impairment. The fatality rate is60 %…
Prevention is better than a cure?
— The best and most reliable way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated. In any case,it’s a good idea to use insect repellents. Try to spend the night in rooms with mosquito nets and electric mosquito repellent devices (fumigators) turned on.
Where to get the vaccine?
— I got the vaccination in Moscow at City Polyclinic No. 5, located at: Trubnaya St., 19,Bldg. 1. If you’re registered in Moscow and have a compulsory medical insurancepolicy (OMS) with you, the vaccination is free of charge. In other cases, the cost is1 800 rubles. Payment is made directly at the polyclinic via a payment terminal.
In addition to the vaccination, you’ll receive a certificate — which, by the way, isrequired for entry into many countries with a high risk of yellow fever. You can find a list of vaccination centres in the Russian Federation, as well as a list of countries that require this certificate for entry, on the Rospotrebnadzor website…
If needed — I’ll get a shot!
So what if it’s just an injection?
They give you a jab — and off you go…»
As I was preparing for another photo expedition to East Africa, I updated my yellowfever vaccination. Yellow fever is found not only in Africa but also in South America, soI strongly advise anyone travelling to those regions to get vaccinated against it.
The yellow fever vaccine is generally well‑tolerated; it’s only contraindicated for peoplewith an egg protein allergy. Even then, you can get the vaccine while taking antihistamines as a precaution. You need to get the vaccination once every 10 years if you continue to travel.
Why get the vaccine?
— It’s simple: yellow fever is like a 50/50 lottery, where 50 % means life and 50 % means death. If you’re planning an unusual holiday, seeking adventures and new experiences, and your itinerary includes regions with a high risk of yellow fever, it’s best to take care of your health and life by getting vaccinated 10 days before departure.
How is yellow fever transmitted?
— Through the bite of a specific type of mosquito, from an infected person to ahealthy one.
What are the symptoms?
— 3–9 days after infection, body temperature rises to 39–40 °C. Symptoms includechills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and pain in the limbs. By day 4–5, jaundice appears. Possible complications include: gastric bleeding, kidney damage,heart muscle damage and central nervous system impairment. The fatality rate is60 %…
Prevention is better than a cure?
— The best and most reliable way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated. In any case,it’s a good idea to use insect repellents. Try to spend the night in rooms with mosquito nets and electric mosquito repellent devices (fumigators) turned on.
Where to get the vaccine?
— I got the vaccination in Moscow at City Polyclinic No. 5, located at: Trubnaya St., 19,Bldg. 1. If you’re registered in Moscow and have a compulsory medical insurancepolicy (OMS) with you, the vaccination is free of charge. In other cases, the cost is1 800 rubles. Payment is made directly at the polyclinic via a payment terminal.
In addition to the vaccination, you’ll receive a certificate — which, by the way, isrequired for entry into many countries with a high risk of yellow fever. You can find a list of vaccination centres in the Russian Federation, as well as a list of countries that require this certificate for entry, on the Rospotrebnadzor website…
«— To get vaccinated! First grade!
— Did you hear that? It’s for us!..
Why am I standing by the wall?
My… knees are shaking…»
Did Mikhalov write this about you by any chance? :)
Don’t be afraid — even though “under the shoulder blade” sounds scary, thevaccination is actually subcutaneous and completely painless! I promise!
Have a pleasant and safe journey!
— Did you hear that? It’s for us!..
Why am I standing by the wall?
My… knees are shaking…»
Did Mikhalov write this about you by any chance? :)
Don’t be afraid — even though “under the shoulder blade” sounds scary, thevaccination is actually subcutaneous and completely painless! I promise!
Have a pleasant and safe journey!
