Yellow Fever Vaccine NYC

MR Primary Care provides the yellow fever vaccine for international travelers who need immunization and official documentation to enter certain countries. Our clinic is authorized to administer the yellow fever vaccine and to issue the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis, the ICVP or yellow card, in line with CDC guidelines.

Same-day and same-week appointments. Book your appointment online, or call Midtown at (917) 722-4491 or Downtown at (212) 750-5088.

Two Manhattan Locations

MR Primary Care sees patients at two convenient locations, both accepting new patients: Midtown: 139 E 57th St (at Lexington Ave), 8th Floor, New York, NY. Phone (917) 722-4491. See our Midtown office.

Downtown: 103 Norfolk St (at Delancey St), New York, NY 10002. Phone (212) 750-5088. See our Downtown office.

 at either location.

What Is Yellow Fever and Why Vaccination Matters

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection found in parts of Africa and South America. Symptoms range from mild fever and body aches to serious complications affecting the liver and kidneys. A single yellow fever vaccination provides long-term protection and helps prevent outbreaks across borders. Many countries require proof of the yellow fever vaccine for entry, especially for travelers arriving from or transiting risk areas. That proof is the ICVP yellow card, which only an authorized clinic can issue.

Yellow Fever Vaccine and Travel Health Services

A yellow fever vaccine visit here goes beyond a single shot. Our clinicians review your travel plans, health status, and destination requirements to build a complete protection plan. Services include:

• Yellow fever vaccination with CDC-approved serum and the official ICVP certificate

• Other travel vaccines for typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, cholera, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and routine boosters

• Customized travel consultations covering itinerary, duration, and regional disease risk

• Official vaccination documentation recognized by global authorities

• Preventive counseling for malaria and food and water safety

What to Expect at Your Yellow Fever Vaccine Appointment

1. Book a travel consultation: schedule online before your trip, ideally at least ten days before departure.

2. Review your travel details: bring your passport, previous vaccine records, and itinerary so we can confirm requirements.

3. Receive personalized guidance: your clinician discusses which vaccines and precautions apply to your destination.

4. Get vaccinated and certified: the yellow fever vaccine is given on-site, and you receive the ICVP certificate before you leave.

5. Post-vaccine care: we explain what to expect and how to manage any minor side effects.
   

Yellow fever vaccine appointments usually take 30 to 45 minutes, and you leave fully prepared for safe international travel.

Who Should Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine

• Travelers to sub-Saharan Africa or tropical South America

• Travelers with connecting flights through risk areas

• Volunteers, students, and business travelers who need entry documentation

• Travelers on extended stays, humanitarian missions, or research trips

• Anyone whose previous yellow fever certificate is missing or outdated
  

If you are older than sixty, pregnant, or have an immune condition, our team weighs the risks carefully and provides an individualized plan, including a medical waiver when appropriate.

Care Led Dr. Xequiel Hernandez

Dr. Xequiel Hernandez, MD, Family Medicine, MR Primary Care

Dr. Hernandez is board-certified in family medicine and fluent in English and Spanish. Our full team of physicians and physician assistants sees patients at both locations. Meet the full care team.

Why Choose MR Primary Care for the Yellow Fever Vaccine

• CDC authorization to administer and document the yellow fever vaccine

• Clinicians experienced in travel and preventive medicine

• Two Manhattan locations, Midtown and Downtown

• Clear guidance on international entry requirements

• Efficient visits with complete documentation and fast turnaround

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Travel Health Resources

For the latest guidance, review the CDC Travelers' Health and World Health Organization pages.

Book Your Yellow Fever Vaccine

MR Primary Care makes it simple to get urgent care in NYC today, with skilled clinicians and none of the long waits of a traditional walk-in clinic, or call us at (917) 722-4491.