Who should not be vaccinated with YF-VAX?
• Children under 9 months of age. • Anyone with a known allergy to the vaccine or any of its components, including allergy to eggs or chicken protein. • Anyone with a weakened immune system due to HIV/AIDS infection, leukemia, lymphoma, generalized malignancy (e.g., corticosteroids, chemotherapy or radiation). • Anyone who has had their thymus gland removed or has a history of problems with the thymus. • Anyone who has had certain vaccines within the past month (discuss with our travel doctor whether this applies to you). • Anyone ill with an infection or fever. • Wait until you are well before receiving the vaccine. A minor illness with no fever, such as a mild upper respiratory infection, is not usually a reason to defer immunization. • Pregnant women should discuss the risks and benefits of YF-VAX vaccination with our travel doctor at the Toronto travel vaccination and immunization clinic. • Person over 65 years of age should discuss the risks and benefits of YF-VAX vaccination with
