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Is there a problem with people age 60 and up getting yellow fever vaccine?

April 26, 2017age fever people problem vaccine Yellow

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Is there a problem with people age 60 and up getting yellow fever vaccine?

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The likelihood of certain serious side effects is higher in adults >60 years. Even though the risks from the vaccine are quite low, we always want to consider whether or not they are outweighed by the risk of getting the disease. Please read the CDC Vaccine Information Statement on yellow fever vaccine.