All are true about Yellow Fever except
• Incubation Period: 3 – 6 days
• Yellow Fever Vaccine:
Live attenuated, lyophilized (Freeze dried) vaccine
Strain: 17D strain (Chick Embryo grown)
Reconstitution with Diluent: Cold physiological saline
Immunity lasts: From 7 days of Vaccination till 35 years
WHO recommended validity of Vaccination Certificate for International travel: from 10 days to 10 years
YF vaccine is the only Live vaccine that can be administered in Pregnancy (if there is risk of exposure)
Incubation period is 3-6 days
Validity of Int’l certificate of Vaccination lasts up to 10 years
Urban form is controlled by 17 D vaccine
Aedes aegypti index should not be more than 10% to ensure freedom from yellow Fever