Yellow Fever News
New Certificates and Stamps From 15 Dec 2007
Yellow Fever is a disease that is subject to the
World Health Organisation's (WHO) International Health
Regulations (IHR).
From 15 December 2007 new requirements outlined by
the WHO come into force and clinics in Australia are
REQUIRED to use the new "International Certificate of
Vaccination or Prophylaxis" and a new Australian
Government Approved stamp which includes a registration
number unique to the clinic that administers the
vaccination.
All certificates issued from 15 December 2007 onwards
must be in the new format.
Question: I had the Yellow fever vaccine a
few years ago and I am travelling again . The Yellow
Fever certificates last for 10 years - is my old
certificate still valid? Do I have to be
revaccinated and/or get a new certificate?
Answer: No. You do not have to do
anything. Old style certificates are valid for ten
years from the date of vaccination if they are dated
up to and including 14 December 2007. After 15
December you will need to make sure you receive the
new certificate.
ALL TMA CLINICS are now issuing the new
certificates.
Further information on yellow fever can be found at
www.yellowfever.com.au.
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