Yellow Fever Vaccination in Crewe
Crewe Travel Clinic is a Registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, so we can give the vaccine and issue your internationally recognised ICVP certificate on the same day — often essential for travel to parts of Africa and South America.
A Registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
The yellow fever vaccine is different from most travel vaccines: it can only be given at a Registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, because only registered centres can issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) that border officials ask to see. Crewe Travel Clinic holds this registration, so you can be vaccinated and walk out with your certificate in a single visit.
We are a GPhC-registered pharmacy (reg 1029608) and our NHS-trained clinicians carry out a full travel risk assessment before vaccinating — checking your itinerary, your health and your destination’s entry rules, and advising on any other vaccines or malaria protection your trip may need.
What is yellow fever, and who needs the vaccine?
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by mosquitoes that bite during the day. It is found in tropical parts of sub-Saharan Africa and Central and South America. Most people who catch it have a flu-like illness, but severe cases can cause jaundice, bleeding and organ failure, and there is no specific treatment — which is why vaccination is the most effective protection.
The vaccine may be advised if you are
- Travelling to areas of sub-Saharan Africa or Central and South America where yellow fever occurs.
- Visiting rural, forested or jungle areas, or staying for longer periods.
- Visiting a country that requires proof of vaccination for entry, or travelling between countries with yellow fever rules.
Certificate entry requirements
Some countries require every arriving traveller to show an ICVP certificate; others only ask for one if you are arriving from — or have transited through — a country with yellow fever risk. The rules depend on your exact route, not just your final destination, and they can change.
Use our free checker below for a quick answer, and we will confirm the requirements for your itinerary at your consultation.
Your ICVP certificate
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis is the official yellow document border officials recognise worldwide.
Issued the same day
Your certificate is completed and handed to you at your vaccination appointment — no waiting, no second visit.
Valid from day ten
The certificate becomes valid ten days after vaccination, so book at least ten days before you travel.
Valid for life
Under the current International Health Regulations, one dose gives a certificate that is valid for life for most travellers.
Check before you book
Certificate checker
Find out in seconds whether your destination requires a yellow fever certificate for your route.
The Stamaril vaccine
Read the full vaccine page — dose, timing, suitability and side effects of Stamaril.
Yellow fever guide
Our plain-English guide to the yellow fever vaccine and certificate, from booking to boarding.
What it costs
A single dose of Stamaril protects most travellers for life, and your ICVP certificate is issued at the same appointment. See all vaccine prices.
£75
per dose — single-dose course
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for my trip?
It depends on your destination and your route. Some countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) from all arriving travellers, while others only ask for one if you are arriving from — or have passed through — a country with yellow fever risk. Our online yellow fever certificate checker gives you a quick answer for your itinerary, and we confirm the requirements for your exact route at your consultation.
How long before travel should I have the yellow fever vaccine?
At least ten days before you travel. The ICVP certificate only becomes valid ten days after vaccination, so border officials may not accept a certificate issued closer to your departure date. If your trip is sooner than that, still get in touch — we will advise on your options at your consultation.
How long do the vaccine and the certificate last?
A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine is now considered to give life-long protection for most people, and under the current International Health Regulations the ICVP certificate is valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated — no ten-year renewal is needed. A small number of travellers, such as those vaccinated when very young, during pregnancy or with weakened immunity, may be advised to have a further dose; our clinician will discuss this with you if it applies.
Is the yellow fever vaccine suitable for everyone?
No. It is a live vaccine, so it is not suitable for some people — including those with a weakened immune system, certain allergies, and infants under nine months — and older adults may need a more careful assessment. Our NHS-trained clinicians review your age, health and itinerary before vaccinating. If the vaccine is not advisable for you on medical grounds, we will talk through your options, which may include a medical letter of exemption where appropriate.
What happens at my appointment?
Your appointment starts with a short risk assessment covering your destinations, travel dates, activities and medical history. If the vaccine is suitable, it is given as a single injection, usually into the upper arm, and your ICVP certificate is completed and handed to you the same day. Please bring your passport so the certificate matches your travel documents exactly.
I have lost my yellow fever certificate — can you replace it?
If you were vaccinated at our clinic, we can usually issue a replacement certificate from our records — call us and we will arrange it. If you were vaccinated elsewhere, the centre that gave your vaccine is the right place to ask, as replacements can only be issued against the original vaccination record.
How much does the yellow fever vaccine cost?
The yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) costs £75 per dose, and only a single dose is needed for most travellers. Your ICVP certificate is issued at the same appointment as part of the service. You can compare prices for all our travel vaccines on our vaccine prices page.
Get your yellow fever certificate sorted
Book at least ten days before you travel and leave your appointment with your vaccination done and your ICVP certificate in hand.