Yellow Fever vaccine shortage prompts dosage changes
Due to a shortage of Yellow Fever vaccines in North America, clinics in Prince Albert will provide fractal or partial doses to maximize supply.
This could effect travellers to common resort destinations such as Panama, Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago. Yellow Fever is a disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Early symptoms are similar to that of a cold or flu, including headache, muscle pain, and fever.
According to Dr. Khami Chokani, medical health officer for the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region, a half dose will only last so long.
“Normally, when you get a full dose it is a lifelong immunity,” Chokani said. “But when we give you the fractional dose, we know for sure that it will protect you for twelve months.”