Yellow Fever Travel Information

• CDC previously recommended yellow fever vaccine for many parts of Brazil (yellow areas on the map).
• Because of the current outbreak, CDC now also recommends yellow fever vaccine for travelers going to the areas shown in pink on the map. This includes popular tourist destinations like Ilha Grande and the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
• People who have never been vaccinated should avoid traveling to areas of Brazil where yellow fever vaccination is recommended.

• Travelers should get yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before travel.
• Because US-licensed yellow fever vaccine is out of stock, a limited number of clinics in the United States are now offering an equally safe and effective alternate vaccine, Stamaril. The nearest Stamaril clinic may be some distance away and appointments may be limited.
• Use the map here to find your nearest clinic. Be sure to call and schedule well in advance.

Yellow fever vaccine is the best protection against yellow fever disease. Travelers to areas with risk of yellow fever should also prevent mosquito bites by using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants when outdoors, and sleeping in an air-conditioned or well-screened room or under an insecticide-treated bed net.