Uganda Required Vaccinations:
Yellow Fever

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Yellow Fever cases have been confirmed in the West Nile region and Hoima region. 

Source: ProMED-mail, WHO Outbreaks and Emergencies Bulletin - Week 5: 27 January - 2 February 2020. 

Last updated: February 24, 2020.

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Entry requirements

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for all travellers 1 year of age and older.

The vaccination requirement is imposed by this country for protection against Yellow Fever since the principal mosquito vector Aedes aegypti is present in its territory.

Last reviewed and updated: April 2020

Recommendations for all travellers

For their protection, vaccination is recommended for children 9 months of age and older since this country is in the Yellow Fever endemic zone.

Travel notice

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.

Validity of certificate

A Yellow Fever certificate is valid 10 days after vaccination.

Existing and new Yellow Fever vaccination certificates are now valid for life. The World Health Organization announced that as of 11 July 2016, countries can no longer require travellers to show proof of re-vaccination or a booster dose as a condition of entry. Travellers should note that this new regulation may not be honoured by all border authorities during the transition phase.

Vaccination waiver: A vaccination waiver can be issued by your medical practitioner if the Yellow Fever vaccine is contraindicated for medical reasons. Be aware that problems may arise when crossing borders and the vaccination waiver may not be honoured. Take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures during the daytime in Yellow Fever risk areas. More details on insect bite prevention.

• Sample Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
• Sample Yellow Fever Vaccination Waiver

Yellow Fever symptoms, prevention, and vaccine contraindications