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Yellow Fever Vaccine in Singapore

Name: Yellow Fever Vaccine in Singapore
Creator: Dr Joel Foo

Stamaril yellow fever vaccine by Sanofi, administered at our MOH-licensed yellow fever vaccination centre in Singapore

Stamaril® — live attenuated yellow fever vaccine by Sanofi

MOH-Licensed Centre
WHO Certificate Issued
Single Lifetime Dose
Same-Day Appointment

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness found in parts of Africa and South America, and many of those countries will not let you in without proof of vaccination. We are a designated yellow fever vaccination centre licensed by Singapore's Ministry of Health, so we can vaccinate you and issue the WHO certificate in one visit.

Vaccine Name	Stamaril® (Sanofi)
Protects Against	Yellow fever — a mosquito-borne viral haemorrhagic illness
Vaccine Type	Live attenuated — not given in pregnancy or significant immunosuppression
Schedule	Single dose — at least 10 days before you travel
Certificate	ICVP “yellow card” issued on the day · valid for life
Price	$233.26 NETT per dose, certificate included · not MediSave-claimable
Where	Jurong (Dr Joel), Tanjong Pagar, Orchard and Novena — all MOH-licensed for yellow fever. See addresses
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Medically Reviewed By: Dr Joel Foo MBBS (Singapore), MRCS (Ed), DWD (CAW), GDFM Men's Health Doctor & Family Physician

Last updated: Aug 14, 2026

What Is Yellow Fever?

Yellow fever is a viral illness spread by day-biting mosquitoes — in towns and cities chiefly Aedes aegypti, the same mosquito that carries dengue, and by other species in forested areas. It circulates in tropical parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America, and does not occur in Singapore or anywhere else in Asia.

Most infections are mild or pass unnoticed. Where symptoms do appear they usually start three to six days after a bite: fever, headache, muscle and back pain, nausea and loss of appetite. The great majority of people recover at this point. A minority, however, enter a second, far more serious phase after a brief apparent recovery, with jaundice (the yellowing that gives the disease its name), bleeding, and liver and kidney failure. According to the World Health Organization, around half of those who reach that stage die within seven to ten days.

There is no antiviral treatment for yellow fever — care is supportive only. That, combined with how effective a single dose is, is why vaccination is the mainstay of protection and why so many countries make it a condition of entry.

Do I Need the Yellow Fever Vaccine?

You need it if you are travelling to a country where yellow fever circulates, or to one that requires the certificate as a condition of entry. These are not always the same thing, which is where most of the confusion comes from:

Countries that require proof from every arriving traveller — much of Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America, including Angola, Ghana, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and French Guiana
Countries that require proof only if you are arriving from a risk country — this catches a lot of people in transit, including travellers heading home to or through Asia after an African trip
Countries where the disease circulates but no certificate is demanded — parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. There is no border check, but the medical case for vaccination still stands

Entry requirements change, and they can differ by region within a single country. Send us your itinerary and we will work through it with you — alongside anything else your trip calls for, since yellow fever is rarely the only travel vaccination needed for these destinations.

Do you need a yellow fever certificate to enter Singapore?

Only if you have been in a yellow fever risk country within the six days before you arrive. Singapore itself is not a yellow fever country, so if you are flying in directly from the UK, Australia, Japan or most of Asia, you do not need one. If you have passed through Sub-Saharan Africa or parts of South America in that window — including in transit — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers will ask to see a valid certificate on arrival.

The Vaccine & Your Yellow Card

The yellow fever vaccine used in Singapore is Stamaril® by Sanofi, a live attenuated vaccine grown in chicken embryos. One dose is all most people will ever need: protection begins about 10 days after the injection and lasts a lifetime for the great majority of recipients. A booster is only considered in specific circumstances: women vaccinated while pregnant, anyone vaccinated while immunocompromised or living with HIV, stem cell transplant recipients, laboratory workers who handle the virus, and travellers heading into prolonged or outbreak-level exposure more than 10 years on.

Yellow fever is the one travel vaccine an ordinary clinic cannot simply order in. Under Singapore's rules it may only be given at a vaccination centre licensed by the Ministry of Health, which must also be authorised to issue the certificate. All four of our clinics hold that licence.

International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, the WHO yellow card issued after yellow fever vaccination — The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis — the WHO “yellow card”

How long is the certificate valid?

For life. Since July 2016 the International Health Regulations have treated a yellow fever certificate as valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated, and countries may no longer demand a booster for entry. If you hold an older certificate printed with a 10-year expiry date, it is still valid and does not need reissuing.

The one date that does matter is the start: the certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, and border officials check it. Bring your passport to the appointment, as the details are transcribed onto the certificate and must match your travel document exactly.

Travelling within the next few weeks?

The certificate only becomes valid on day 10, so timing matters. WhatsApp us your destination and departure date and we will tell you what you need and get you booked in — the vaccine is prepared per appointment, so do give us a little notice.

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What to Expect at Your Visit

Pre-travel consultation — your doctor goes through your itinerary, medical history, allergies and current medications, and confirms yellow fever is both needed and safe for you. This is also when any other travel vaccines are planned.
Vaccine administered — a single injection into the upper arm. Bring your passport.
Brief observation — a short wait, typically 15 minutes, to check for any immediate reaction.
Certificate issued — you leave with your ICVP on the day, at no further charge. It becomes valid on day 10.

Common side effects

Soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site
Headache, muscle aches or tiredness
A mild fever, often around five to ten days afterwards as immunity builds

Serious reactions are rare but real, and are the reason yellow fever is given on a risk-benefit basis rather than routinely. They include severe allergic reaction and, very rarely, vaccine-associated neurological or organ-system illness — both more likely from age 60 onwards and in people who are immunocompromised. Seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, facial swelling, a widespread rash, or a high persistent fever.

Who should not have this vaccine

Because Stamaril is a live vaccine grown in chicken embryos, it is not given to:

Infants under 6 months — never. Between 6 and 8 months it is given only if travel cannot be avoided; from 9 months it is routine
Anyone with a severe allergy to eggs, chicken protein or gelatin
People who are significantly immunocompromised — on biologics, high-dose steroids, active chemotherapy, post-transplant immunosuppression, or living with HIV with a CD4 count under 200 or symptomatic HIV. A CD4 count of 200 to 499 calls for an individual assessment rather than an outright no
Anyone with a thymus disorder affecting immune function, such as myasthenia gravis or thymoma. A past thymectomy with normal immunity is not a barrier
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless travel to a high-risk area is unavoidable

Tell your doctor in advance if any of these apply. Where a country demands the certificate but vaccination cannot be given safely, a medical waiver letter can be prepared for you to present at the border instead.

Yellow Fever Vaccine Price in Singapore

Yellow fever is not on Singapore's Nationally Recommended Vaccines list, so it is not MediSave-claimable and is paid out of pocket. The certificate is included in the price at no further charge.

Yellow fever vaccine pricing at our clinics
Item	Price*
Yellow Fever (Stamaril®, single dose)	$233.26 per dose
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP)	Included
Hepatitis A (commonly given alongside for the same destinations)	$101.37 per dose
Typhoid (another common companion for these regions)	$49.05 per dose

^* Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST. The doctor consultation is charged separately. If you need several travel vaccines, ask us about combining them in a single visit.

Last updated: Aug 14, 2026. While every effort is made to keep pricing information up to date, please WhatsApp 8095 3275 to confirm the latest rates.

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How Do I Book a Yellow Fever Vaccination?

Fill in the form below, or WhatsApp us on 8095 3275. Let us know your destination and departure date.

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Yellow Fever Vaccine: Common Questions

What travellers in Singapore most often ask about yellow fever vaccination and the certificate.

Where can I get the yellow fever vaccine in Singapore?

Only at a vaccination centre licensed by Singapore's Ministry of Health. Yellow fever is the one travel vaccine an ordinary GP clinic cannot simply order in, because the centre must be authorised to hold the vaccine and to issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis. All four of our clinics are MOH-licensed yellow fever vaccination centres: Jurong, Tanjong Pagar, Orchard and Novena. WhatsApp us to check stock and book, as the vaccine is prepared per appointment.

How much does the yellow fever vaccine cost in Singapore?

The yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) is $233.26 NETT per dose at our clinics, inclusive of GST. The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis is included at no further charge. A doctor consultation is charged separately. Yellow fever is not on Singapore's Nationally Recommended Vaccines list, so it is not MediSave-claimable and is paid out of pocket. If you need several travel vaccines, ask us about combining them in one visit — see the full pricing table above.

How long is the yellow fever certificate valid for?

For life. Under the International Health Regulations, a yellow fever certificate has been valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated since July 2016, and countries can no longer require a booster for entry. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, which is why the dose must be given at least 10 days before you travel. If you were vaccinated before 2016 and your old certificate shows a 10-year expiry, it is still valid for life and does not need reissuing.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate to enter Singapore?

Only if you have been in a yellow fever risk country within the six days before you arrive. Singapore is not a yellow fever country, so travellers arriving directly from places like the UK, Australia, Japan or most of Asia do not need one. If you have travelled through Sub-Saharan Africa or parts of South America in that window, you must show a valid certificate to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers on arrival. The requirement applies to transit as well as arrival.

Which countries require the yellow fever vaccine?

Two situations. Some countries with active yellow fever transmission require proof from all arriving travellers — much of Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South America, including Angola, Ghana, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and French Guiana. Others require it only if you are arriving from a risk country, which catches many travellers in transit. Entry rules change, so confirm the current requirement for your specific itinerary before you fly; we will go through it with you at the consultation.

What are the side effects of the yellow fever vaccine?

Most people get mild effects that settle within a few days: soreness at the injection site, headache, muscle aches, and a mild fever. These typically appear within the first week. Serious reactions are rare but recognised, and include severe allergic reaction and rare vaccine-associated neurological or organ-system illness, both of which are more likely from age 60 onwards and in people who are immunocompromised. This is why the vaccine is given on a risk-benefit basis rather than routinely.

Can the yellow fever vaccine give me yellow fever?

No. Stamaril is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning the virus in it has been weakened so it cannot cause the disease in a person with a normal immune system. Some people develop mild flu-like symptoms five to ten days afterwards as the immune response builds, which is not yellow fever itself. Because the vaccine is live, it is not given to people who are pregnant or significantly immunocompromised, where a weakened virus can still pose a risk.

Who should not have the yellow fever vaccine?

The vaccine is never given under 6 months. Between 6 and 8 months it is given only if travel cannot be avoided, and from 9 months it is routine. It is also avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding, in people who are significantly immunocompromised — including HIV with a CD4 count under 200 or symptomatic HIV — and in anyone with a severe allergy to eggs, chicken protein or gelatin, since Stamaril is grown in chicken embryos. A thymus disorder affecting immune function, such as myasthenia gravis or thymoma, is also a contraindication, though a past thymectomy with normal immunity is not. Tell your doctor about any of these in advance. Where travel is essential and vaccination cannot be given safely, a medical waiver letter can be prepared.

How long before travel should I get the yellow fever vaccine?

At least 10 days before you travel, because the certificate only becomes valid on day 10 and border officials check that date. Ideally come in four to six weeks ahead, which leaves room for any other travel vaccines you need — live vaccines are either given on the same day or at least four weeks apart, so a little lead time makes the scheduling much easier. If you are leaving sooner than 10 days, still speak to us — the vaccine remains worth having for protection even if the certificate will not be valid in time for entry.

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