Overview
No antiviral treatment exists for yellow fever, only supportive care, and therefore we rely on prevention through vaccination. Although this vaccine is very effective, stockpiles are insufficient in outbreak situations and some people have a contraindication to be vaccinated. For those who are unprotected and at risk of yellow fever infection, treatment could be life saving.
Description
No antiviral treatment exists for yellow fever, only supportive care, and therefore we rely on prevention through vaccination. Although this vaccine is very effective, stockpiles are insufficient in outbreak situations and some people have a contraindication to be vaccinated. For those who are unprotected and at risk of yellow fever infection, treatment could be life saving.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18-50 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- contraindication to receive YF-17D (immune deficiency, thymus illness)
- previous YF vaccination
- pregnancy
- chicken egg allergy
- hypersensitivity to any other substance in the YF-17D vaccine
- interval of < 4 weeks of another live attenuated vaccine