Yellow Fever & Travel Vaccinations in Sydney

Prepare for your next trip with personalised travel health advice and vaccinations tailored to your destination. For yellow fever vaccination enquiries, contact our CBD South, Circular Quay or Pagewood clinics. Please call ahead to confirm vaccine and doctor availability.

Travel health, with Key Health

Yellow Fever &
Travel Vaccinations
in Sydney

Planning an overseas trip? Find out about yellow fever and other travel vaccines, where to book and what to bring to your appointment.

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Want the most accurate, up-to-date yellow fever information?Risk areas and entry requirements can change. Visit NSW Health: Yellow fever ↗ or search the NSW Health clinic register ↗.

Plan ahead: see your GP 6–8 weeks before departure.2 Leaving sooner? Call your clinic and ask for advice.

Yellow fever vaccination

For travel to yellow fever risk areas, or where a country asks for an international vaccination certificate. Only approved centres can give it. Three Key Health centres offer it.

See yellow fever info & booking

Travel vaccinations

A travel health consultation to review your itinerary and vaccination history, and discuss vaccines such as hepatitis A, typhoid and more. All seven Key Health clinics offer travel vaccinations.

See travel vaccine info & booking

Not sure which you need? Start with a travel health consultation. Your GP can tell you whether yellow fever vaccination applies to your trip.

Service 1 · Yellow fever vaccination

Travelling somewhere
with a yellow fever risk?

Risk depends on your destination.Check current risk areas with NSW Health before you travel.

Yellow fever is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and Central and South America. It can cause serious illness and death, but it is prevented by a safe, effective vaccine.4

Vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and over going to a risk area. Some countries also ask for proof of vaccination at entry, including from travellers who have passed through a risk country.3

Only approved yellow fever vaccination centres can give the vaccine and issue the international certificate. Three Key Health centres are on the NSW Health register: CBD South, Circular Quay and Pagewood.1

Yellow fever vaccination at a glance

9 months+

Minimum age for the vaccine. It isn’t routinely given to younger babies.3

10 days

You can receive your certificate at your vaccination appointment. It becomes valid for travel 10 days after your first yellow fever vaccination.3

1 dose

The certificate is valid for life. Some travellers may still need a booster on medical advice.3

Returning to Australia

If you’re 1 year or older and stayed overnight or longer in a yellow fever–declared country within 6 days before arriving in Australia, you need to hold a valid international vaccination certificate.4

Entry rules vary by country

Requirements differ for each country and can apply to transit as well. Check with your destination’s embassy or consulate and Smartraveller before you travel.2

Check with your GP first

Yellow fever vaccine is a live vaccine and isn’t suitable for everyone. Your GP will assess your health and travel plans. Tell them about:

Pregnancy or breastfeedingUsually only given if travel to a risk area can’t be avoided. Discuss first.
A weakened immune systemIncluding some medicines and conditions. Decided case by case.
Egg or vaccine allergyAnaphylaxis to eggs or to any vaccine ingredient is a contraindication.
Thymus problemsA history of thymus disease or removal (such as myasthenia gravis or thymectomy) means the vaccine should not be given.
Aged 60 or overHigher risk of rare serious reactions, so it’s advised only for travel to areas with a risk of yellow fever.
Babies under 9 monthsNot routinely given.

If you can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons, an accredited centre can write a medical exemption letter for that trip. Check with your destination’s embassy whether it will be accepted.3

After your vaccination

Mild side effects such as headache, muscle aches or a low fever are common in the first few days and can last up to 2 weeks. Seek medical advice if you feel unwell.3

Avoid mosquito bites

The mosquitoes that carry yellow fever usually bite during the day. Use repellent with at least 30% DEET, cover up and use nets where needed.3

Book yellow fever vaccination

Call a centre below first. Reception can confirm vaccine stock, an authorised doctor’s availability, appointment type and fees.

For yellow fever, call a listed centre before booking online. A clinic’s register listing does not confirm availability on your preferred day, and general online appointments don’t guarantee yellow fever vaccination is offered.

Your appointment and certificate

  1. 01

    Call a listed centre

    Confirm stock, the authorised doctor, appointment type and fees before you book.

  2. 02

    Bring your passport and itinerary

    Include countries, stopovers and dates so your GP can check if vaccination is recommended or required.

  3. 03

    Bring your health information

    Medication list, allergies (especially egg), previous vaccine reactions and any existing vaccination certificate.

  4. 04

    Check your certificate before you leave

    It should show your name, vaccination date, vaccine and batch details, the doctor’s signature and the centre’s official stamp.3

Ask about fees when booking.
Yellow fever vaccination for travel isn’t funded by the National Immunisation Program.3 A bulk-billed GP visit doesn’t mean the vaccine or certificate is free, so confirm the full cost with reception.

Yellow fever FAQs

Which Key Health clinics provide yellow fever vaccination?

CBD South, Circular Quay and Pagewood are listed on the NSW Health yellow fever vaccination clinic register. Call to confirm stock and an authorised doctor’s availability before booking.

Do I need yellow fever vaccination for every overseas trip?

No. It depends on where you’re travelling, where you’ve recently been and any entry or transit requirements. Your GP will assess whether it’s right for you.

How long is the certificate valid?

It becomes valid 10 days after your first dose and is valid for life. Bring any existing certificate for your GP to review.

Can I have it with other travel vaccines?

Often yes. Yellow fever vaccine can be given with inactivated vaccines, and with other live vaccines either on the same day or at least 4 weeks apart. Your GP will plan the schedule.

Do I need it when I come back to Australia?

If you’re 1 year or older and have stayed overnight or longer in a yellow fever–declared country within 6 days before arriving, you need to hold a valid certificate.

Can I book any GP for yellow fever vaccination?

No. Only approved centres can give it. Call the selected centre first so reception can confirm the doctor, vaccine availability and appointment type.

Want the most accurate, up-to-date yellow fever information?Risk areas and entry requirements can change. Visit NSW Health: Yellow fever ↗ or search the NSW Health clinic register ↗.
Looking for hepatitis A, typhoid or other travel vaccines?
They’re covered in the next section.Go to travel vaccinations

Service 2 · Travel vaccinations

Travel vaccinations
start with your itinerary.

Where you’re going, how long you’re staying, the season and what you’ll be doing all affect which vaccines may be recommended. Your age, health and vaccination history matter too.

A GP appointment 6–8 weeks before you leave gives time for vaccines that need more than one dose.2

The vaccines discussed and available depend on your clinical needs, the clinic and current stock. Contact reception before booking a specific vaccination.

Vaccines your GP may discuss

These are examples only. Your GP will recommend what’s appropriate for you and your trip.

Hepatitis A & BOften discussed for travel to many regions.
TyphoidConsidered for destinations with limited food and water safety.
CholeraMay be discussed for higher-risk areas.
Japanese encephalitisMosquito-borne. Relevant for parts of Asia and the Pacific, especially rural stays.
RabiesConsidered if you may have animal contact or limited access to medical care.
MeningococcalRequired for some pilgrimages and advised for some regions.
Routine boostersCheck tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza and COVID-19 are up to date.

Your GP can also discuss mosquito avoidance, food and water precautions, and malaria prevention where relevant.2

Book a travel health consultation

Call a clinic below to arrange the right appointment. Reception can confirm which vaccines are in stock and what the fees are.

TRAVEL VACCINATION ENQUIRIES

Bondi Junction

47 Spring Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Contact reception to confirm specific vaccines, stock and appointment availability.

(02) 8262 1800Book at this clinic
TRAVEL VACCINATION ENQUIRIES

St Leonards

Shop 2, 205 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065

Entrance on Herbert Street. Call to confirm specific vaccines and availability.

(02) 8267 2500Book at this clinic
TRAVEL VACCINATION ENQUIRIES

Castle Hill

Shop 21, Level 1, Showground Village
15 De Clambe Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Contact reception to confirm specific vaccines, stock and appointment availability.

(02) 8268 3400Book at this clinic

Travel vaccinations are available at all seven Key Health clinics. Yellow fever vaccination is only available at CBD South, Circular Quay and Pagewood.

Before you come in

  1. 01

    Book 6–8 weeks ahead

    This allows time for advice and any vaccine courses. If you’re leaving sooner, call the clinic.

  2. 02

    Bring your full itinerary

    Include countries, stopovers, travel dates, length of stay and planned activities.

  3. 03

    Bring your health information

    Bring vaccination records, a current medication list and details of allergies or previous reactions.

  4. 04

    Ask about fees and stock

    Consultation and vaccine charges vary. Ask which vaccines are available before you book.

Bulk billing and vaccines.
A bulk-billed GP consultation doesn’t mean travel vaccines are free. Check consultation and vaccine costs with reception when booking.

Travel vaccination FAQs

Which vaccines will I need?

It depends on your destination, itinerary, health and vaccination history. There’s no single list for everyone, so your GP will recommend what suits your trip.

When should I arrange my travel vaccinations?

See your GP 6–8 weeks before departure where possible. Some vaccines need several doses or time to take effect. If you’re leaving sooner, contact the clinic for advice.

Can I have several vaccines in one visit?

Often, depending on the vaccines. Your GP will plan a schedule that fits your departure date.

Are travel vaccinations bulk billed?

Ask reception about consultation and vaccine charges before booking. A bulk-billed consultation does not mean the vaccine is free. Fees depend on the clinic and service.

Can children, pregnant travellers or people with medical conditions have travel vaccines?

Advice is different for each person. Tell reception when you book so they can arrange a suitable appointment.

Is yellow fever included?

Yellow fever vaccination is a separate service. Only approved centres can give it. See the yellow fever section for the three Key Health centres.

Travelling to a yellow fever risk area?
You may need a separate yellow fever vaccination and certificate.Go to yellow fever

Ready to book?

Call your chosen clinic. Reception can confirm vaccines, stock and fees.

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