The extended yellow fever vaccination schedule is underway at East Africa International Medical Center’s main branch located at South Point Mall in Kabalagala along Ggaba road from 8th to 15th April 2024.
Last month the Ministry of Health of Uganda passed a precedent for all health facilities in all urban communities of Uganda to enroll in a cost-free mass yellow fever vaccination campaign for seven days from 2nd to 8th April 2024. Like any other legitimate medical center, the East Africa International Medical Center carried out the campaign in the areas of Kabalagala, Ggaba, and Makindye Division.
However, after the set period by the ministry, the East Africa International Medical Center realized the need to extend the yellow fever vaccination campaign for another seven days due to public needs in these areas. Fortunately, this campaign was supported by the Ministry of Health of Uganda in collaboration with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
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This time, the 7-day campaign visited over fifteen (15) locations around Kampala, and the team was able to vaccinate over 6374 people during this period. And this was made possible by the great efforts of our partners, staff, community members, and everyone that extended support in their respective capacities.
These partners include the MedhinAlem Church Administration, St. Gabriel Church Administration, St. Michael Church Administration, Eritrean Catholic Church, Makindye District Council, KCCA-Rubaga Division, and the Eritrean community in Uganda.
Schools like John Baptism Nursery & Primary School, Melawa Nursery & Primary School, Parents Nursery & Primary School, Tropical High School, St. John’s Nursery & Primary School, Jonan High School, Raise Hope School, Shamer School, and John School.
The East Africa International Medical Center team understands that participation and support in the community during the vaccination campaign where members aged 1 to 60 participated voluntarily was a necessity.
Why was it important to extend the Yellow Fever Vaccination Schedule?
Yellow fever is the most common disease in Africa, especially in the Equatorial countries like Uganda, which makes getting vaccinated against it a must-do thing.
Because of the high population in the community, our medical team could not manage to work on them all in the first seven days. Hence, there is a need to extend the vaccination campaign for another seven days and it is still underway till Monday, 15th April 2024 at our main branch located at South Point Mall, Kabalagala.
What Happens After Taking the Yellow Fever Vaccine?
According to health experts, once the vaccine is given to a person, it lasts for the rest of your life.
You or your child must return to your doctor at the right time for the second dose as directed by your doctor. Be sure to tell your doctor about any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine.
This vaccine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have a rash, itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, or trouble breathing after you receive the vaccine.
Side effects from this vaccine could occur up to 30 days after you receive the shot. Be sure to tell your doctor about any serious side effects that occur during that time.
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Yellow fever vaccine may cause a serious side effect called neurotropic disease or post-vaccinal encephalitis. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have confusion, irritability, headache, seizures, stiff neck, or vomiting.
This vaccine may cause serious allergic reactions affecting multiple body organs like the liver or kidney. Check with your doctor right away if you have the following symptoms: fever, dark urine, headache, rash, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, or yellow eyes or skin.
Since the vaccine may not protect everyone completely, you must use precautions to reduce your chance of mosquito bites. These include using insect repellents and mosquito nets, wearing protective clothing, and staying indoors during twilight and after dark.
Remember, prevention is better than cure!
Read more about yellow fever disease here.
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