GPhC Registered Pharmacist & Travel Health Certified Clinician Trusted by Travellers Across Surrey:
Welcome to the designated Yellow Fever Centre at Chertsey Pharmacy. As an official clinic authorized by the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC), we provide expert travel health consultations, administer the Stamaril yellow fever vaccine, and immediately issue your legally recognized International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP).
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease found in tropical regions of Africa and South America. It causes severe flu-like symptoms, jaundice, and in extreme cases, organ failure. There is no cure, making vaccination the only effective prevention method for travellers.
The virus is transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes and Haemagogus mosquitoes. After an incubation period of 3 to 6 days, symptoms can escalate quickly. Because there is no specific medical treatment or cure for yellow fever—only supportive hospital care—prevention is absolutely critical. Mortality rates for severe cases can be high, which is why global health authorities take it so seriously.
If your destination requires a yellow fever certificate and you arrive without one, you face severe real-world consequences:
To prevent the international spread of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) strictly enforces the International Health Regulations (2005).
Yellow fever is not found everywhere. It is endemic to two specific global zones:
Note: Even if your final destination does not require a yellow fever certificate, if you have a transit layover in a high-risk country (e.g., a 12-hour layover in Kenya), your final destination may demand a certificate upon arrival.
Travellers often confuse yellow fever and malaria. Both are transmitted by mosquitoes, but they require entirely different prevention strategies:
At Chertsey Pharmacy, we administer Stamaril, a highly effective, live-attenuated vaccine.
A single dose of the yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong protection. Under WHO regulations, your official certificate becomes legally valid 10 days after the injection and remains valid for your entire life.
| Feature | Clinic Information |
|---|---|
| Clinic Status | NaTHNaC Approved Yellow Fever Centre |
| Vaccine Used | Stamaril (Live attenuated vaccine) |
| Certificate Issued | International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) / "Yellow Card |
| Legal Validity | Valid for life (starting 10 days post-vaccination) |
| Protection Begins | 10 days after injection |
| Location | 1 Weir Rd, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8NF |
If you need a reliable and urgent yellow fever jab in UK before your trip, we have streamlined our process to ensure your appointment is fast, safe, and stress-free. Most appointments are completed in just 15 minutes.
To ensure a smooth process, please bring:
When searching for the yellow fever vaccine in UK, please note that because travel vaccines are generally not covered by the NHS, this is a private service. Pricing depends on the specific vaccines and certificates required for your itinerary.
For the most up-to-date pricing on the vaccine and ICVP certificate, please contact our clinic directly at 01932 976346.
Have a last-minute business trip? Do not risk travel disruption. If you are flying within the next two weeks, call us immediately. We regularly hold priority slots and same-week appointments for urgent travellers.
Because Stamaril contains a live, weakened virus, it is not clinically appropriate for everyone. We will advise against the vaccination if you:
If you are travelling to a country that requires the vaccine, but it is medically unsafe for you to receive it, we can help. Following a clinical assessment, we can issue an official medical exemption certificate recognized by border authorities.
The vaccine is very safe. Common, mild side effects include soreness at the injection site, mild headache, or a low-grade fever. These pass within a few days. Severe reactions are exceptionally rare.
To ensure you are fully protected, our clinic also offers:
Located centrally at 1 Weir Rd, Chertsey, we are the trusted local travel clinic for:
Yes. Both Ghana and Nigeria legally require a valid ICVP for yellow fever from all arriving travellers over 9 months old. You will be denied entry without this physical certificate.
You must receive the vaccine at least 10 days before your travel date. By international law, the certificate only becomes legally valid for travel 10 days after the injection.
If your destination lists the vaccine as a mandatory entry requirement, you cannot travel without it. Immigration officials will refuse you entry, or you may be subjected to emergency vaccination at the border.
For travellers aged 60 and over, the risk of rare but severe side effects slightly increases. Our pharmacists will conduct a detailed clinical risk-benefit assessment based on your exact itinerary before proceeding.
If you lose your certificate and were vaccinated at Chertsey Pharmacy, we can issue a duplicate from our clinical records (an administrative fee applies). If vaccinated elsewhere, you must contact that specific clinic.
The vaccine is generally avoided during pregnancy unless travel to a high-risk area is absolutely unavoidable. Our pharmacists will conduct a strict clinical risk assessment first.
The injection is given in the upper arm and feels like a small scratch or pinch. It is very quick, and most patients report minimal discomfort.
A standard yellow fever vaccination appointment takes roughly 15 minutes, which includes the medical assessment, the injection, and the issuing of your certificate.
You must visit a NaTHNaC-approved clinic. Chertsey Pharmacy is an officially authorized clinic at 1 Weir Rd, Chertsey, serving all surrounding Surrey areas.
Do not risk your health or face stressful travel disruptions at the airport. Ensure your travel documents are legally compliant with the expert team at Chertsey Pharmacy.
Call 01932 976346 to arrange your consultation. Call now – limited same-week slots are available for urgent travellers. Same-day certificates issued.
