Brazilians who travel to countries that require international immunization certificates against yellow fever and have not yet immunized will only receive the document if they take the standard dose (0.5 ml). The decision consists of a statement from the National Sanitary Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), the agency responsible for issuing the document in the country.

Since July 2017, the country has now demanded the proof of the vaccine to provide the certificate. “No CIVP [International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis] will be issued, under any circumstances, for those who present a vaccination certificate with a label regarding the fractional dose,” Anvisa said in a statement.

As of February 3, the fractionated dose (0.1 ml) will be provided in an emergency to the populations of the States of São Paulo, Bahia and Rio. Anyone who takes the reduced type of vaccine will not be able to request the certificate. According to Anvisa, the standard dose is required internationally through conventions between countries. Those who need to travel and are in the States where the fractional immunization will be applied must present travel vouchers (air tickets or travel reservations) to achieve the standard dose.

Even travelers who are in the population group where the fractional vaccine is not indicated, such as children between nine months and two years, people with HIV / AIDS, on chemotherapy, patients with hematological and pregnant diseases, among others, may request the dose standard in health units. The yellow fever vaccine needs to be taken up to ten days before the trip to achieve the expected protection. Failure to comply with the term of protection may prevent the traveler from entering other countries.

Source: PANROTAS
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