[College Hill Topeka] Fwd: Media Release: Yellow Fever Vaccines Available

[Katrina Shaw]

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From: Rachelle Vega-Retana <rvretana at topeka.org>
Date: Wed, May 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Subject: Media Release: Yellow Fever Vaccines Available
To:


*Topeka, Kan.* – After a multi-year hiatus due to vaccine shortages the
Shawnee County Health Department (SCHD) once again has yellow fever
vaccinations available for the public.



Yellow fever virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. It is
found in parts of Africa and South America. Symptoms take 3–6 days to
develop and include fever, chills, headache, backache, and muscle aches.



YF-VAX is a vaccine used for the prevention of yellow fever in persons nine
months of age and older in persons living or traveling to areas at risk for
yellow fever virus activity or traveling to a county with entry requirement
for vaccination. This vaccine is also recommended for laboratory personnel
who might be exposed to yellow fever virus or vaccine virus.



Yellow fever vaccine and other travel vaccinations are provided by
appointment at the SCHD 2115 SW 10th St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2115+SW+10th+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
location.  Appointments can be made by calling 785-251-5700.



Yellow fever vaccine is given only at designated vaccinations centers. Find
the most convenient clinic by visiting:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellow-fever-vaccination-clinics/search



Travelers can find more information about staying healthy while traveling
by visiting: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel





*Shawnee County Health Department is committed to working in partnership
with our community to promote and protect the optimal health of all people
by bridging gaps to eliminate health inequities, respecting the diversity
of our community, through adaptive and innovative processes.*



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[image: Logo_Color_Transparent(3x2.5)]*Craig Barnes*
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Division Manager

Community Health Outreach and
Planning

Shawnee County Health Department

2600 SW East Circle Drive
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

Topeka, KS 66606
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/2600+SW+East+Circle+Drive+%0D%0A+Topeka,+KS+66606?entry=gmail&source=g>

http://www.shawneehealth.org/

785.251.5612 office

785.806.6310 cell

785.251.5696 fax





Rachelle Vega-Retana, Grants Administrator

City of Topeka, Dept. of Planning & Development

Division of Housing Services

620 SE Madison St
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/620+SE+Madison+St?entry=gmail&source=g>.
1st Floor – Unit 8

Topeka, Ks. 66607

Phone: (785) 368-4490

Fax:      (785) 368-2546

Email:    rvretana at topeka.org



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