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Yellow Fever in Brazil (Update 5)

07 March 2017

On the 6 March 2017 the World Health Organisation (WHO) updated the yellow fever (YF) vaccination recommendations  for international travellers in relation to the current situation in Brazil.

As of 3 March 2017, YF virus transmission continues to expand into areas in Brazil that were not previously deemed to be a risk. The State of Espírito Santo in its entirety is now considered a risk for YF transmission and vaccination against YF is currently recommended for international travellers visiting any area in Espírito Santo State.

The newly defined areas at risk for yellow fever transmission in Brazil are detailed on the TRAVAX Brazil country page under the WHO Yellow Fever Vaccine Recommendations tab.

An updated YF risk map can be accessed here 

Advice for Travellers

A traveller's risk of yellow fever is determined by their general risk assessment e.g. country visited, length of stay, city or rural, activities etc.

  • Mosquito bite avoidance rules should be adhered to - the mosquito that spreads yellow fever bites predominantly during the day.
  • Yellow fever vaccine should be considered for travellers at risk