People travelling overseas are strongly advised to consult either their local doctor, or a specialist travel doctor for advice on required vaccinations when travelling.
To find your nearest yellow fever vaccination clinic, enter your suburb or postcode in the NSW Health Yellow fever vaccination clinic search tool.
The Immunisation Team does not provide travel advice to individuals.
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is transmitted to people by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. Vaccination is required for people travelling to areas where the virus is common, such as parts of South America and Africa.
More information
For professionals and travellers: Yellow fever Immunisation Program
For Immunisation providers: To become an approved Yellow fever vaccination clinic, complete the Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre application package and contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.
Only those providers who are approved by the Public Health Unit, and are issued an individually numbered stamp, are authorised to purchase and provide yellow fever vaccination.
Resources
Yellow fever fact sheet (NSW Health)
Contact
NSW Health Public Health Unit
Phone 1300 066 055