NYC is a cement jungle, towering skyscrapers and granite gardens. NYC is also dangerous; there are pickpockets, burglars and bank robbers all lying in wait for the next big score. Yes, danger abounds in this modern metropolis. Yet when one leaves the comfortable concrete arms of Mother Manhattan other dangers lurk. Yellow fever still haunts this globe like a bacteria boogie man—and it is only from a certified travel clinic NYC that one can receive the proper vaccination to protect you from this age-old disease.
A yellow fever vaccination will come in handy if you or any of your loved ones decide to travel abroad to any of the following areas: Asia, Central and South America or Africa. To this day, yellow fever still plagues the indigenous inhabitants of these areas and also the travelers attempting to enjoy the natural wonders of these regions. When one thinks of vacation they hardly think of danger, but facts are facts. Let us take a look at the origins of yellow fever, its diagnosis and treatment.
As inhabitants of NYC, it is sometimes hard to understand the natural threat that exists elsewhere. Yellow fever is a very serious disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. This deadly disease is also spread by a gnarly chomp from an infected monkey. This mode of transmission will be left to the circus owners, as very few Americans find themselves gnawed by primates while on vacation (and you thought the signs: “Don’t Feed The Pigeons” were constraining!).
Thankfully there is a vaccination that can protect you from the ravages of this awful illness. Remember, that yellow fever cannot be spread from person-to-person, but only from the bite of an already infected mosquito (or monkey…). If infected, the symptoms of yellow fever will include chills, high fever, coughing and vomiting. After this initial burst of suffering, the symptoms may fade away. This is the tricky part. Once the symptoms disappear, many people assume the worst is over. This is not true at all.
Next up is the worst part of the yellow fever infection. Severe kidney and liver damage can occur causing a yellowing of the skin known as jaundice. This is where yellow fever gets its name and why a vaccination is so very important for those traveling overseas. It is the same yellowing of the skin that occurs with other liver diseases such as hepatitis. Whenever one notices their skin turning yellowish—or their eyes turning yellowish—it is time to get medical help and further testing.
In many countries, the authorities will not allow you to enter without a certificate proving to them that you have received a yellow fever vaccination in NYC before you set out on your trip. The information regarding which countries abide by these laws is readily available at the travel clinic of your choice.
Everyone who does not fall into the below-mentioned categories must receive a yellow fever shot.
· Children under nine months
· Pregnant women
· People who are allergic to eggs
· People with already weakened immune systems due to other medical issues such as leukemia or HIV infection
For those of us in the NYC area planning on traveling overseas to anywhere in Asia, Central and South America or Africa, a visit to Travel Clinic of NYC is highly recommended. Log onto TravelClinicNY.com for more info, or simply call 1-212-696-5900 to learn more. This certified travel clinic is located just blocks from Grand Central Station and is highly respected in their community. Do not allow an age-old disease to infect you or your loved ones.
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