Cravens’ pharmacy is situated on the road at the corner of Pier and Hay Street. They have got you covered for all health related issues may it be your regular routine health checks, prescriptions; our on-site nurse who is an expert in giving vaccinations so you do not have to wait for your appointments because we solve all your vaccine related issues, general advice from medical experts is also available. We also provide vaccine shots for yellow fever prevention. Just book an appointment at Cravens pharmacy and get your yellow fever vaccination done with 100% satisfaction because we do not compromise on our patients’ health and providing you the best services is our topmost priority.
What is yellow fever?
Yellow fever is a dangerous flu, which happens because of mosquito bites. High fever and jaundice are the symptoms of this disease. The jaundice becomes prevalent as the eyes start yellowing and then goes to the skin, which is why the name is Yellow fever. The drawback of this disease is once you get it is not curable but you can prevent it from happening if you get a vaccine against it.The virus responsible for causing yellow fever is Flavivirus and is transmitted to the body when a mosquito bites you. Yellow fever is not contagious.
The symptoms, which indicate yellow fever, are
1.Headaches
2.Fever
3.Muscle pains
4.Paint at joints
HOW TO PREVENT YELLOW FEVER
Yellow fever can be prevented in only one way that is to get vaccinated the dose consists of a single shot and contains a weak virus that aids in creating immunity against the disease.
It is suggested that babies from the age of 9 months to adults who are 59 years old should be vaccinated whether they live in an area where there are chancing of catching a yellow fever or not.
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