Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever

On 11 July 2016, changes to International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) regarding the validity of the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) for Yellow fever (YF) vaccine are expected to come in to force. According to World Health Organization (WHO), from 11 July 2016:

The period of validity of the ICVP will change from 10 years to the duration of the life of the person vaccinated; this will apply to all ICVP for yellow fever vaccination, including certificates already issued, and new or duplicate certificates.

A valid ICVP, presented by arriving travellers, cannot be rejected on the grounds that more than ten years have passed since the date vaccination became effective as stated on the certificate; and that boosters or revaccination cannot be required