My daughter recently returned from a trip to Africa. She needed a Yellow Fever vaccination before she went and had to have a WHO International Yellow Fever certificate to get back into the US. We leave for England/Ireland in a month. Does she need to take her Yellow Fever certificate with her since her trip to Africa was so recent? I searched some British Gov't sites and can't find any reference to vaccinations like we have on our State Department site.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9363 posts
Neither the UK or Ireland require vaccinations for entry. Since neither is a yellow fever area, I wouldn't see any need for carrying the certificate. They aren't going to ask where you have been recently.
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
473 posts
Nope. We got our yellow fever shots went to Kenya in 2003. Almost exactly one year later, we went to London and Paris. Nobody said anything in Europe.
Posted by
Scotland
505 posts
Theoretically the UK could request the certificate - there are requirements, but in general they don't ask unless they have good reason. But, since her passport presumably has visas/stamps from the African countries, and the authorities are becoming increasingly aware and alert about imported diseases (imported malaria is a concern here as are things like Avian Flu, both known to be in Africa), they could ask.
So to avoid any hassle if you are asked , just tuck the international certificate into her passport. That way it's there if needed.
Kate
Posted by
OP
Holt, MI, USA
22 posts
Thanks, all! Taking it isn't a problem but it's just one more thing that could be lost...