Yellow Fever Vaccine in Harrow
A single Yellow Fever dose and your valid ICVP certificate, issued the same day at our registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre on Harrow High Street.
You can get the yellow fever vaccine at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291. No GP referral is needed. A single dose is given by our pharmacist and the ICVP certificate is issued the same visit, becoming valid 10 days later.
- Harrow Clinics is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291, at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill.
- Yellow fever is spread by daytime-biting Aedes mosquitoes in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America.
- One dose of the live vaccine is given from 9 months of age and protects most travellers for life.
- The ICVP certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and is then accepted for life under the International Health Regulations.
- Only registered yellow fever centres may issue the ICVP, so book at least two weeks before departure.
At a glance
| Service | Yellow fever vaccination with ICVP certificate |
|---|---|
| Serving | Harrow, Wealdstone, Pinner, Stanmore, Kenton and Wembley |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways |
| Centre registration | Registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291 |
| Doses and timing | Single dose from 9 months of age, at least 10 days before arrival |
| Certificate issued | ICVP issued the same visit, valid from day 10 and then for life |
| GP referral | Not required, book directly |
| Regulator | GPhC premises 1114125, pharmacist Avni Kanabar GPhC 2225518 |
Who needs the Yellow Fever vaccine
Yellow Fever is spread by mosquitoes in parts of sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. The vaccine is recommended for travel to risk areas, and many countries require a valid certificate for entry, sometimes even if you are only transiting.
- Travellers to risk areas of Africa and South America
- Anyone whose destination requires the certificate for entry
- Travellers passing through a country with an entry requirement
The course and schedule
Yellow Fever is a single dose, given at least 10 days before you travel. That 10-day window is when the certificate becomes valid, so it is worth booking ahead. For most people one dose provides long-term cover.
What is included
As a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291, we provide a travel risk assessment, the vaccine, and the valid International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, the ICVP, issued on the day. We can also advise if a medical exemption certificate is more appropriate for you.
Same-day appointments are usually available, though remember the certificate is valid 10 days after vaccination.
For pricing, see our booking page for current rates.
Getting your Yellow Fever vaccine in Harrow
Harrow Clinics is at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, serving Harrow and the surrounding HA area. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book online, or call 020 8869 1200 to arrange your Yellow Fever appointment in good time before travel.
- NHS guidance on yellow fever — Background on how yellow fever spreads and where the risk areas are.
- TravelHealthPro country travel health advice — Check whether your destination requires or recommends a yellow fever certificate.
- Fitfortravel destination vaccine recommendations — NHS destination guidance used alongside your consultation.
- Green Book immunisation against infectious disease — The UK guidance on dosing and contraindications our pharmacist follows.
- GPhC register entry for Avni Kanabar — Verify the pharmacist responsible for the clinic.
What your Yellow Fever appointment at Harrow Clinics includes.
Valid ICVP certificate
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, issued on the day at our registered centre, YFVC No. 5291.
Yellow Fever vaccine on-site
A single dose given here on Harrow High Street by our pharmacist, with no GP referral needed.
Entry requirement check
We check the Yellow Fever entry and transit rules for your specific route before you travel.
Exemption advice
If the vaccine is not suitable for you, we can advise on medical exemption certificates.
Families welcome
Yellow Fever can be given to children from 9 months of age for travel to risk areas.
Yellow fever schedule options: the standard single dose and when a further dose is considered
| Standard single dose | Further dose considered | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of doses | One | One additional dose |
| When it is given | Any time before travel, in a single appointment | Before a later trip to a risk area |
| Minimum time before departure | At least 10 days before arrival in a country requiring proof | At least 10 days before arrival |
| Certificate validity | Valid for life under the International Health Regulations | Existing certificate remains valid for life |
| Who it applies to | Most travellers aged 9 months and over | Those vaccinated in pregnancy, while immunosuppressed or under two years, and some at continued high risk |
Three steps from booking to travel-ready.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
- 01
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you are going, when, and for how long. We send a short pre-appointment form so we are ready when you arrive.
- 02
Come to Harrow High Street
106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Our pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
- 03
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, with malaria tablets if needed, plus any certificates required for your destination. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
Questions people ask about Harrow
How soon before travel do I need the yellow fever vaccine in Harrow?
Have it at least 10 days before you arrive in a country that requires proof. The ICVP certificate only becomes valid on day 10 after vaccination, so a dose given later will not satisfy a border check. We suggest booking two to three weeks ahead where your dates allow.
How many doses of yellow fever vaccine do I need?
One. A single dose of the live attenuated vaccine protects most travellers for life and no routine booster is required. A further dose is considered for a small number of people, such as those vaccinated during pregnancy, while their immune system was suppressed, or before the age of two.
Can I get the yellow fever vaccine without a GP referral?
Yes. You can book directly with our pharmacist on Harrow High Street, with no GP referral or registration needed. We take a travel and medical history first, because this is a live vaccine and is not suitable for everyone, then vaccinate and complete the certificate in the same appointment.
Can children have the yellow fever vaccine?
Yes, from 9 months of age where travel to a risk area cannot be avoided. Infants under 9 months are not routinely vaccinated. Each child is risk assessed individually against the itinerary, and every vaccinated child receives their own certificate in their own name.
Do I need yellow fever vaccination for a stopover as well as arrival?
Sometimes. A number of countries require a certificate from travellers who have simply transited an airport in a yellow fever risk country, even for a few hours. We check every leg of your route, including connections, against current entry requirements before your appointment.
What happens at a yellow fever appointment in Harrow?
We review your itinerary, medical history, medicines and any immune conditions, explain the benefits and risks of a live vaccine, then give the injection into the upper arm. The ICVP is completed, signed and stamped with centre number 5291 before you leave. Other travel vaccines can be given the same visit.
Who cannot have the yellow fever vaccine?
It is not given to infants under 9 months, people with a thymus disorder, or those with significant immune suppression. Extra care is taken for first-time recipients over 60, in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Where vaccination is unsuitable we discuss the options, including a medical exemption letter.
Is the yellow fever vaccine available at short notice in Harrow?
Usually yes, appointments are typically available within days and the clinic sits on the High Street, a short walk up from Harrow-on-the-Hill station on the Metropolitan line. The limiting factor is rarely the appointment, it is the 10-day wait for the certificate to take effect.
Avni Kanabar is a GPhC-registered pharmacist at Harrow Clinics, a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC No. 5291) on Harrow on the Hill High Street, providing pharmacist-led travel health for the HA community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the Yellow Fever vaccine.
At least 10 days before you travel. The certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination, so book ahead where you can.
Yes. We are a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, YFVC No. 5291, and we issue the valid ICVP certificate on the day you are vaccinated.
For most people a single dose provides long-term protection, and the certificate is treated as valid for life. Our pharmacist will confirm what applies to you.
Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America require it for entry, and some require it if you are only transiting. We check your exact route.
Most people have a sore arm, or mild headache or muscle aches for a few days. We discuss your medical history first, as the vaccine is not suitable for everyone.
Yes, from 9 months of age for travel to risk areas. We assess each child individually and plan around your travel dates.
At Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station with parking nearby. Book online or call 020 8869 1200.
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Book travel vaccinations in Harrow
Need Yellow Fever cover and the certificate for your trip? Book at Harrow Clinics online, or call 020 8869 1200. The vaccine is given at least 10 days before you travel.