Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated)
Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish RanjanLast updated 21 May 2021 | 10:22 AM (UTC)
Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) Uses
Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) is used for prevention yellow fever.
How Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) works
Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) is a vaccine. It helps develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body's immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Common side effects of Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Fever, Weakness, Drowsiness, Unusual crying, Loss of appetite
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Expert advice for Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated)
• Seek emergency medical attention if you experience unusual symptoms such as a high fever, behavioral changes, allergic reactions or flu-like symptoms.
• Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty in breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, paleness, weakness, a fast heartbeat, dizziness, severe allergic reactions within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
• Should not be given to patients with history of severe allergic reactions to yellow fever vaccine or allergic to eggs or chicken proteins.
• Should not be given to patients with a weakened immune system such as illness or medical treatment.
• Should not be given to patients with HIV infection or with active symptoms related to HIV infection.
• Should not be given to patient with acute infection or current illness with high temperature.
• Should not be given to patients with history of thymus gland disorders or who have their thymus gland removed.
• Should not be given to infants under 6 months of age.
Frequently asked questions for Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated)
Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) provides lifelong protection for most people. The vaccine is a live, weakened form of the virus given as a single shot, that helps your body to produce its own protection against yellow fever.
There is no specific treatment for yellow fever. Therefore, preventative measures such as vaccination are extremely important. However, symptomatic treatment may be given like taking ample of rest, fluids, and use of medicines to help relieve fever and aches.
Yes, Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) is a live-attenuated virus vaccine that has been available since the 1930s.
The possible side effects tat occur most commonly include injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), fever, weakness, drowsiness, unusual crying, and loss of appetite. Usually, these are mild and do not cause trouble. If they do, consult your doctor. Rarely, There may be some serious side effects like an allergic reaction. Signs of an allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath or swelling of the face or tongue. Get emergency medical help if you notice any such signs.
Infants younger than 6 months of age should not get Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated). In addition, anyone with a severe allergy to any ingredients of the vaccine, including eggs, chicken proteins, or gelatin should not get the vaccine. If you are not sure, please consult your doctor.