Newman’s Pharmacy on Barking Road, Plaistow, is a fully registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre authorised to administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) – commonly known as the yellow card or yellow fever certificate.
Whether you are travelling to sub-Saharan Africa, South America, or any other region where yellow fever is endemic or entry requirements apply, our travel-trained pharmacists are here to help. We serve the East London community including Plaistow, Upton Park, East Ham, West Ham, Stratford, and surrounding areas.
Many countries in Africa and South America either require proof of yellow fever vaccination as a mandatory entry requirement or strongly recommend it for travellers visiting at-risk areas. Common destinations include:
Entry requirements change regularly. Our pharmacists at Newman’s Pharmacy in Plaistow will advise you on the specific requirements for your destination at the time of your appointment.
The yellow fever vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine given as a single injection. For most healthy individuals, one dose provides lifelong immunity and the ICVP certificate is valid for life. The vaccine takes up to 10 days to become fully effective, so we recommend visiting Newman’s Pharmacy at least 2 to 4 weeks before your travel date.
The International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) is the official document issued by authorised centres confirming you have received the yellow fever vaccine. It is recognised internationally and is required for entry to many countries. Only registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres such as Newman’s Pharmacy are legally permitted to issue this certificate.
The yellow fever vaccine is recommended for most travellers aged 9 months and over who are visiting yellow fever endemic or at-risk regions. It is not suitable for certain groups including:
Our pharmacists will conduct a brief health assessment before administering the vaccine to ensure it is safe and appropriate for you.
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Since 2016, the World Health Organization updated its regulations so that a yellow fever vaccination certificate is now valid for the lifetime of the person vaccinated. Previously, certificates were valid for 10 years and required renewal. If you have an older certificate, it is still accepted.
We recommend getting vaccinated at least 10 days before travel, as this is how long the vaccine takes to become effective. Ideally, visit Newman’s Pharmacy in Plaistow 2 to 4 weeks before your departure date to allow plenty of time.
We recommend booking an appointment to ensure our travel health pharmacist is available and that the vaccine is in stock. However, please feel free to call us or visit our Barking Road, Plaistow pharmacy to check availability.
Like all vaccines, the yellow fever vaccine can cause mild side effects in some individuals, including soreness at the injection site, mild headache, muscle aches, or low-grade fever. Serious adverse reactions are rare. Our pharmacists will advise you fully before vaccination.
The yellow fever vaccine is not routinely available on the NHS for travel purposes. It must be obtained from a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, such as Newman’s Pharmacy on Barking Road, Plaistow.
Newman’s Pharmacy is located on Barking Road, Plaistow, East London. We are conveniently situated near Plaistow Underground Station (District and Hammersmith & City lines) and accessible by several local bus routes, making it easy to reach from East Ham, Upton Park, West Ham, and the wider Newham area.