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Can A G6PD Defficient Person Safely Take The Yellow Fever Vaccination ?

I am based in India. Can a G6PD defficient person safely take the yellow Fever vaccination? Are there any side effects to this vaccination?
posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2010
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The vaccine should not be given in immune disorders. But that is not the case with you. So  I think you can go ahead with the vaccination without any problem. Do inform the doctor before that.
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Can A G6PD Defficient Person Safely Take The Yellow Fever Vaccination ?

The vaccine should not be given in immune disorders. But that is not the case with you. So I think you can go ahead with the vaccination without any problem. Do inform the doctor before that.