Yellow fever stamps can be rejected if you have an old vaccination booklet.
Do you need a yellow fever vaccination for your next travel destination? Or maybe you have been previously vaccinated against yellow fever and will be travelling with it soon? Be aware that your yellow fever vaccination certificate may be refused upon arrival at your travel destination. This is because some countries only accept proof of vaccination in the new vaccination booklets.
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted by infected mosquitoes, mainly in tropical areas of Africa and South America. The disease can cause fever, jaundice (where the skin and eyes turn yellow), liver and kidney failure, and in some cases even death. The virus has no specific treatment, making prevention crucial. Vaccination against yellow fever is highly effective and provides lifelong protection after a single dose. Travel to high-risk areas often requires the vaccine, and an international vaccination certificate is issued to prove vaccination.
Why is it rejected?
In some countries, it has been made compulsory to be vaccinated against yellow fever. This applies mainly to many countries in Africa and South America. Upon arrival in the country, you should show your proof of yellow fever vaccination in your vaccination booklet. Although a yellow fever vaccination is valid for life, it may be rejected in the country of arrival. These countries will only accept the new versions Of the yellow vaccination booklet.
What can you do?
There are now several variants of the yellow vaccination booklet. See below the differences between the old and the new vaccination booklet. Do you need proof of vaccination (against yellow fever) for your next trip? Then make sure you buy a new vaccination booklet. At Vaccination Point, you can purchase a new booklet at all our locations. When making a vaccination appointment, you can leave a note that you are interested in a new vaccination booklet. You will receive this from the nurse during your appointment. This will include your new vaccination stamps and ensure you arrive at your travel destination without any problems.
Have you been previously vaccinated against yellow fever and these are in an old vaccination booklet? In this case too, you need to buy one new vaccination booklet. Did you get your yellow fever vaccination at Vaccinatiepunt? Then we will re-stamp it in the new booklet. If you received the vaccination elsewhere (from the GGD, GP or another travel vaccination agency), they will have to re-stamp it in your new booklet. We are not allowed to stamp vaccinations administered by other agencies.
Make sure you travel well prepared and avoid problems on arrival by having a valid vaccination certificate in the right booklet. At Vaccination Point, we are happy to help you with both your vaccinations and getting a new vaccination booklet, so you can leave for your travel destination with peace of mind.
The difference between an old and new vaccination booklet.
