Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinic Adelaide

Yellow fever vaccination can only be given at an approved vaccination centre.

In South Australia, InHealth North Adelaide is an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Doctors at the clinic are accredited to administer the vaccine and issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP).

These clinics operate under the International Health Regulations, which aim to prevent the spread of infectious diseases between countries.

A printout or record from your GP is not accepted for travel. You must hold a valid yellow fever certificate issued by an approved centre.

Yellow fever vaccination is a legal requirement for entry into many countries.

Australia also requires arriving or returning travellers to show a valid ICVP certificate if they have been in a declared yellow fever–infected country within the previous six days.
Some destinations require proof of vaccination for all travellers, even if they are only transiting through a country where yellow fever occurs.

 If vaccination is not suitable for medical reasons, an approved provider can issue a letter of exemption, though acceptance of exemptions depends on the destination country.

You may need yellow fever vaccination if you are travelling to or through an area where the disease occurs, or if your destination country requires proof of vaccination on arrival.
Your travel medicine doctor will consider:

• The countries you plan to visit or transit through


• Your length of stay and activities


• Your age and medical history



It’s important to have your vaccination at least ten days before travel, as the certificate only becomes valid after this period.

One dose of yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong protection.


This recommendation has been in place since 2016, and older certificates remain valid for life.

In some cases, a booster may be advised - for example, for people with certain immune conditions, those who were living with HIV at the time of their first dose, or travellers spending long periods in outbreak regions.

The yellow fever vaccine is not recommended for:


• Infants under six months of age


• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (unless travel is unavoidable)


• People with a history of severe allergic reaction to eggs


• People with thymus disorders or weakened immune systems



People over 60 years of age have a slightly higher risk of side effects, so the need for vaccination should be assessed individually.

If you are unable to have the vaccine, a medical exemption letter can be issued by an accredited doctor.

After receiving your vaccination, you will be issued an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP).

This official document includes the date of vaccination, vaccine batch number, and an authorised provider stamp.

If you are medically exempt, your doctor can provide a signed exemption letter. Airlines and border officials may refuse entry if you cannot produce an approved certificate.