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Recent cases of Yellow Fever have been confirmed from Santa Catarina, the southern region of São Paulo state, and the eastern part of Parana state.
Source: ProMED-mail.
Last updated: June 06, 2019
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For your protection, vaccination is recommended for all travellers 9 months of age and older.
Note: Areas not considered currently at risk of Yellow Fever transmission include Alagoas, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco, and Sergipe.
Last reviewed and updated: July 2019
Countries may change their vaccination requirements without notice and in some instances border agents use their discretion to deny entry despite the officially stated requirements.
If there is risk of Yellow Fever at your destination, whether vaccination is required for entry or not, be prepared to show a certificate of vaccination or a waiver stating the medical reasons for not being vaccinated.
Yellow Fever symptoms, prevention, and vaccine contraindications
If your medical practitioner has advised you against the Yellow Fever vaccine, take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures during the daytime in Yellow Fever risk areas. More details on insect bite prevention.
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