The vaccine is a live virus vaccine given as a single injection. It becomes effective 10 days after administration and gives immunity for ten years. The vaccine is not recommended for individuals allergic to eggs, those with an immune system disorder, pregnant women, or babies under one year. Yellow Fever vaccine can only be given at certain specialised Travel Clinics where the required International Certificate of Vaccination will be completed. Cholera Cholera is a bacterial infection that causes severe watery diarrhoea one to two days after contact with the germ and can rapidly lead to dehydration.
Cholera is common in developing countries but is rare in travellers.
It is spread via contaminated food or water. The best way to avoid Cholera is to be extremely careful with what you eat and drink. Meningococcal Meningitis Meningococcal meningitis is an acute bacterial infection affecting the coverings of the brain. The disease has a rapid onset causing fever, headache and drowsiness that can progress to death. Several different germs can cause meningitis but the Meningococcal bacterium is one that causes rapid illness and is easily spread in epidemics.