Siddharth Reddy Siddharth Reddy Asked 4 months ago

Is yellow fever still around today?

I'm looking into travel plans for South America, and some health guidelines mention yellow fever. Is yellow fever still a risk today, or is it mostly contained in certain regions now?

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Akash Gupta Akash Gupta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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I can only tell you about my friend who had to get a Yellow Fever vaccine last year for his trip to Brazil. So, based on that, yes, it seems it's still very much a concern for travelers to certain regions. I avoid giving medical advice, but practical experience tells me it's real.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, that's a good question! Just like some food trends never really go away, some diseases unfortunately stick around too. Yes, Yellow Fever is still active in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and South America. So, better be safe and informed, just like checking ingredients before a cheat meal!

Smita Joshi Smita Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Ho na, Yellow Fever abhi bhi hai aaj bhi. Especially Africa aur South America ke parts mein. Uske liye toh vaccination bhi compulsory hota hai sometimes if you're traveling there. So, awareness rakhna accha hai, na?

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Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it's still around today. Don't fall for any internet myths saying it's eradicated or anything. For any disease, especially one that requires vaccination for travel, always, always verify with an actual doctor or official health organizations. Random online info is often unreliable.

Seema Jain Seema Jain Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, Yellow Fever is still present in some parts of the world, mainly in tropical regions. It's good that you are asking to stay informed.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is still around, and it's something to consider, especially if you're traveling. Vaccination is often required, and that's an expense to factor into your travel budget. Not getting vaccinated when required can lead to quarantine or denied entry, which is even more costly. So, yes, it's current.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Haan beta, Yellow Fever aaj bhi kuch deshon mein hai. Humare yahan toh zyada nahi sunte, par jo log videsh jaate hain, unhe iski vaccine lagwani padti hai. Isliye, haan, yeh abhi bhi maujood hai.

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