Doctor's assessment for the yellow fever vaccine — 329 NOK
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease in parts of Africa and South America. Some countries require a vaccination certificate on entry. The doctor assesses whether the vaccine is right for you based on your age, health and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's (FHI) recommendations.
Not sure what you need? Go to our travel vaccine assessment
Doctor's assessment
A doctor assesses whether the vaccine suits you.
A reply usually the same day
If the doctor finds that the yellow fever vaccine is right for you, the e-prescription is sent digitally — ready to collect at any pharmacy.
The vaccine is given at a pharmacy
The pharmacy both sells and gives the vaccine — with or without an appointment.
We can help with
- ✓ A doctor's assessment and an e-prescription for the yellow fever vaccine when the doctor finds it is right for you — for adults, young people and children (a parent or guardian submits for children under 16)
- ✓ A reply from a doctor, usually the same day
- ✓ A written assessment explaining why or why not
We can NOT help with
- ✗ The vaccine itself — you buy it and have it given at a pharmacy or vaccination clinic
- ✗ People who have had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine before
329 NOK covers the doctor's assessment — not the vaccine
- The doctor assesses whether the vaccine is right for you, usually the same day. If it is, the doctor writes an e-prescription.
- You buy the vaccine and have it given at a pharmacy (Apotek 1, Vitus, Boots, Ditt Apotek). Yellow fever vaccine explained (in Norwegian) →
- Do you need a yellow fever certificate (ICVP)? Tick the add-on in the form below (+329 NOK), and we arrange the certificate once you have had the vaccine — or order it separately later.