Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage-What you need to know & how we can help you.
The manufacturer of the YF-Vax (Yellow Fever Vaccine), Sanofi Pasteur has announced a shortage of the YF-Vax from mid-2017 to mid-2018 in the U.S. and Canada. This is due to relocation of their manufacturing location and problems with production prior to the relocation. Sanofi Pasteur has worked with the CDC & the FDA to provide an alternative vaccine, Stamaril until production is resumed. Stamaril has been used in many countries for years. It is currently not FDA approved in the US, however is has been approved under "experimental" drug regulations at this time. There will be approximately 250 clinics nationwide. This is far fewer than the over 4,000 Yellow Fever Clinics now available.
***If you plan to travel to Africa or South America in the next year you have options. First contact us to determine your risks and need for yellow fever vaccine. We can discuss your options. ***
Options include.
1. Finding and traveling to one of the limited 250 Stamaril Yellow Fever Clinics. This is experimental and in limited supply likely making the costs very high. Currently it is not known. Time availability and time travel may also be challenging at these few clinics.
2. There are various airport hubs throughout Europe, South Africa, and Mexico that can offer you Yellow Fever Vaccine, at far cheaper costs. Depending on trip plans this may be your best option whether your in route to Africa or South America within the same trip; or you plan to travel to either Europe or Mexico first and then later within the yea, Africa or South America. We can help you find a clinic or airport hub to meet your needs.
Call us today to discuss your options and decide which one is right for you.
