Yellow Fever Vaccination in Essendon
An approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. One dose, with your international certificate issued at the same visit.
Approved Yellow Fever Clinic
Certificate valid for life
Ages 9 months+
No referral needed
Do you need a Yellow Fever vaccine for your trip?
Yellow fever is a serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and Central and South America. Some countries require proof of vaccination before they let you in, and Australia asks returning travellers to declare if they have been in a yellow fever risk country in the last six days.
Africa
Has areas with yellow fever risk, including destinations popular with Australian travellers such as: Kenya, Uganda, Ghana.
- Kenya (safari — e.g. Maasai Mara, Nairobi)
- Uganda (gorilla trekking)
- Ghana
- Ethiopia
South America
Has areas with yellow fever risk, including destinations popular with Australian travellers such as: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador (including the Amazon/Galápagos region), Bolivia.
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Amazon region)
- Peru (Machu Picchu, Amazon region)
- Ecuador (Amazon region — note: mainland cities like Quito are typically lower risk, the Galápagos Islands have no yellow fever risk; risk is in the Amazon basin)
- Bolivia
- Colombia
This isn't the full list of affected countries. Tell our GP your destination and we'll check whether the vaccine applies.
Yellow fever vaccination fee
$205
per vaccination · consultation bulk billed
- One dose
- Same fee on weekdays and Saturdays
- International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) included
Bring your Medicare card. Pricing is discussed with you before your vaccination.
Your yellow fever vaccination in four steps
- Step 1
Book at least 10 days before you travel
Book online or call us. Your certificate only becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so allow plenty of time.
- Step 2
GP travel assessment
Our GP reviews your itinerary, health history and any precautions to confirm the vaccine is suitable for you.
- Step 3
One-dose vaccination
The vaccine is given as a single injection during the same appointment.
- Step 4
Your certificate, valid for life
We complete and stamp your International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis. Keep it with your passport.
Yellow fever vaccine FAQs
Book your Yellow Fever vaccination
Book online or call our reception team on (03) 9370 0890.