Vaccines Given to Newborns in Ghana (Yellow Fever Vaccine)

The Yellow Fever Immunization Schedule

 The yellow fever vaccine provides long-term immunity against yellow fever. Only one vaccination is required for lifelong immunity. Both children and adults need the yellow fever vaccine to live safely in Ghana.

The yellow fever vaccine is given at 9 months as an injection in the right upper arm. The parent holds the baby gently while the vaccine is administered. You may give the baby some pain relief medication as prescribed.

Side effects

The usual side effects are pain and swelling at the injection site and high temperature. 

Yellow Fever in Ghana

Yellow fever is a viral disease caused by the yellow fever virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is a serious disease that can cause fever, jaundice, and in severe cases, organ failure and death. Yellow fever is endemic in 47 countries in Africa and 13 countries in South America. It occurs in tropical countries such as Ghana, and it is estimated that there are up to 200,000 cases and 30,000 deaths from the disease every year worldwide.

Symptoms of Yellow Fever

The symptoms of yellow fever can range from mild to severe. The majority of people who contract the disease have mild symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. However, in some cases, the disease can progress to severe symptoms, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), bleeding from the mouth, nose, and eyes, kidney failure, and even death.

Prevention of Yellow Fever

The best way to prevent yellow fever is through vaccination. The yellow fever vaccine is safe and effective, and it provides long-lasting immunity against the disease. The vaccine is recommended for people who live in or travel to areas where yellow fever is endemic.

The yellow fever vaccine is a live attenuated virus vaccine, which means that it contains a weakened form of the virus. The vaccine is given as a single injection, and it provides protection against the disease within 10 days. The vaccine is recommended for all individuals over the age of 9 months who live in or travel to areas where yellow fever is endemic such as Ghana.

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