Yellow Fever vaccination

[anapurna]

Hi there

I am on CLL watch and wait and travelling in April with my daughter who has received the yellow fever vaccination. How long should I avoid contact with her so that I don't accidentally develop yellow fever myself?

[gardening-girl]

From the USA CDC FAQ web site:

Q: I just received the yellow fever vaccine. Do I need to avoid contact with my immunocompromised family member?

A: No. There is no evidence that people who receive yellow fever vaccine shed the vaccine virus. Therefore, there is no need to avoid people including those whose immune systems do not work well.

cdc.gov/yellowfever/qa/inde...

[caven in reply to gardening-girl]

Gardening-girl: What a great response you've provided. This sort of exchange of information is EXACTLY what this forum does best. Kudos to you for your googling!

Caven

[vog292]

It seems that you are going to a region where dengue fever and other insect-born infections may be present. It might be wise to learn how to protect yourself and your child. The primary defense is to keep your entire body covered by cloth and put insect repellent on your face and exposed areas. There are even hats with attached netting that covers the face. Unfortunately the infections by insects have increased worldwide in recent years.