What's Old Is New Again: The Re-emergence of Yellow Fever in Brazil and Vaccine Shortages. (10th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Lin H; Kozarsky, Phyllis E; Visser, Leo G
• Is Part Of: Clinical infectious diseases. Volume 68:Number 10(2019)
• Page Start: 1761
• Page End: 1762
• Publication Date: 2018-09-10
• Subjects: yellow fever -- vaccine -- shortage -- outbreak -- expanded access program; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy777
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4838

Abstract

Abstract: Yellow fever outbreaks have continued to occur and caused infection and deaths in travelers from non-endemic regions. Yellow fever vaccine has proven effective, but vaccination decisions require balancing benefits with risks. Of concern is the continued vaccine shortage worldwide, including of the YF-VAX ® stockout in North America, which has presented many challenges. Abstract : Yellow fever outbreaks have continued and the worldwide vaccine shortage is a concern for future outbreak control. Recent outbreaks have infected travelers and caused their deaths. YF-VAX stockout in North America has serious impact on travelers and travel clinics.