Yellow fever vaccine
Yellow Fever Vaccine
The Yellow Fever Vaccine is a vaccine used to prevent yellow fever. Yellow fever is a viral disease of typically short duration. In most cases, symptoms include fever, chills, loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pains particularly in the back, and headaches.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Yellow Fever Vaccine is /ˈjɛloʊ ˈfiːvər vækˈsiːn/.
Etymology
The term "Yellow Fever Vaccine" is derived from the disease it prevents, Yellow Fever, which is so named because of the jaundice that affects some patients, and "vaccine" from the Latin vaccinus meaning "from cows", from the use of cowpox virus in the first vaccines.
Usage
The Yellow Fever Vaccine is given by injection and provides effective immunity within one week for 95% of people. It is used to prevent infection for those traveling to areas where the disease is common.
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Side Effects
Common side effects include headaches, muscle pains, and a fever. Serious side effects are rare and include allergic reactions and problems with the nervous system or the heart.
Precautions
The vaccine is not recommended in those with severe allergies to eggs or chicken proteins. Care should be taken in those with a poor immune function.
History
The Yellow Fever Vaccine was first developed in 1937. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yellow fever vaccine
- Wikipedia's article - Yellow fever vaccine
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