Yellow Fever Vaccination in Thiruvananthapuram: Clinics and Requirements

Authorized Centers in Kerala's Capital

Yellow fever vaccine (live attenuated, single dose, lifetime validity per WHO) is available at these Thiruvananthapuram facilities:

1. Government Medical College Hospital — Sreekariyam. Public facility; nominal cost.
2. Dr. Somu's Travel Clinic — East Fort. Specialized travel medicine; evening hours.
3. Apollo Specialty Hospital — Kowdiar Road. Private, premium service.
4. KIMS Hospital — Kallambalam. Multi-specialty with travel desk.
5. Aster Medcity — Peroorkada. International patient services.

Essential Requirements

• Valid passport (original + copy).
• Travel itinerary showing entry to yellow fever endemic zone (Africa/South America).
• International Certificate of Vaccination (ICVP) issued on-site—carry for border control.
• Timing: Vaccinate ≥10 days before travel for certificate validity.

Important Notes

• Call ahead—stock varies; some centers require appointment.
• Contraindications: infants <9 months, pregnancy, immunocompromised, egg allergy (vaccine grown in eggs).
• Medical waiver letter available for contraindicated travelers (accepted by most countries).
• Kerala's tropical climate makes mosquito-borne disease awareness relevant even for non-travelers.