Which countries in the world require yellow fever vaccination for their visitors?

Yellow fever virus is an arbovirus of the genus Flavivirus transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera aedes Y Haemogogus. These different species of mosquitoes live in different habitats, some breeding near homes and others in the forest. The term “yellow” refers to the jaundice that some patients present, which means that the skin and mucous membranes turn that color.

According to the World Health Organization, the symptoms of yellow fever are: fever, headaches, jaundice, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and tiredness. In addition, they have pointed out that although there is no specific treatment for this disease, there is a possibility of improvement with treatment of dehydration, liver and kidney failure, and fever.

Ecuador recommends getting vaccinated against yellow fever if you visit Amazonian provinces, where to do it?

Vaccination is the most important measure to prevent yellow fever. To enter different countries you must present the vaccine against this disease.

The countries by continents that require the yellow fever vaccine

America:

• Brazil: Previously, the Brazilian immigration authorities required absolutely all travelers to be vaccinated against yellow fever, but Now only those who come from the endemic regions located in Africa and South America are asked.
• Bolivia: They require a certificate in high-risk areas for yellow fever such as: Chuquisaca, La Paz, Cochabamba, Tarija, Santa Cruz, Beni and Pando.
• Colombia: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for foreigners over 1 year of age and under 60 to enter risk areas. The areas are the departments of Meta, Guaviare and Amazonas.
• Costa Rica: Not required for: people who have only been to airports; interborder ports and that have not entered countries at risk before entering Costa Rica.
• Ecuador: It is recommended for those who travel to the Amazon provinces: Orellana, Sucumbíos, Pastaza, Napo, Morona Santiago, Zamora Chinchipe and the province of Esmeraldas, these are considered to be circulation areas for the yellow fever virus.
• Honduras: It is mandatory.
• Paraguay: It does not require a yellow fever certificate, but it does require a psychophysical health certificate and not having infectious diseases.
• Peru: A yellow fever certificate is required for passengers whose final destination is the Peruvian jungle, regardless of their origin.

Asia

• China: Mandatory for those who are more than 6 months.
• India: It requires it when granting some visas.
• Malaysia: Required for any citizen of the country of South America.
• Singapore and Thailand.

Africa

• Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Botswana, Burundi, Camer N Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Djibouti, Zambia, Zimbabwe. (YO)