Hayshine on Wrotham Road isn’t just any travel clinic – we’re an official Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre authorised to issue the internationally recognised certificates you need.

What Makes an Official Yellow Fever Centre Different?

Not every clinic can give yellow fever vaccines. Seriously. Your GP probably can’t. That pharmacy on the high street definitely can’t. Only designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centres like Hayshine Travel Clinic have the authorisation to administer the vaccine AND issue the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) – that yellow booklet that border control actually care about.

Here’s what being an official centre means:

• We stock the vaccine (many places don’t)
• We’re authorised to issue valid certificates
• Our staff are specially trained in yellow fever vaccination
• We have the official stamp that validates your certificate
• We’re registered with NaTHNaC (National Travel Health Network and Centre)

Without that official stamp and proper documentation, you’re not getting into countries that require yellow fever vaccination. Border control don’t mess about with this stuff.

The 10-Day Rule Everyone Forgets About

Here’s the thing that catches people out: your yellow fever certificate isn’t valid immediately. It becomes valid 10 days after vaccination. Not 9 days. Not “about a week”. Exactly 10 days.

Flying to Kenya next Tuesday? You needed that jab last week. This isn’t us being difficult – it’s international health regulations. Your body needs those 10 days to build immunity, and countries won’t let you in during that window.

We see it all the time – someone books their dream African safari, remembers yellow fever exists five days before flying, then has to postpone their whole trip. Don’t be that person.

What Happens When You Get Your Certificate at Hayshine?

Getting your yellow fever certificate at Hayshine is refreshingly straightforward:

• Book your appointment – Call 02083033616 or pop in. We usually have same-day availability
• Quick consultation – We’ll check you’re suitable for the vaccine (most people are)
• Single injection – One jab, done. Takes seconds
• Official certificate issued – We complete your ICVP on the spot
• Our official stamp – The magic stamp that makes it valid worldwide
• Certificate valid for life – Since 2016, it’s lifetime protection

The whole process takes about 20 minutes. Compare that to trekking into Central London, paying for parking, waiting around… you get the idea.

Why Your Certificate Is Now Valid for Life

Let’s be honest about side effects. Most people get:

• Sore arm for a day or two
• Maybe a mild headache
• Possibly feeling a bit tired

About 1 in 4 people get mild side effects. Serious reactions are rare but include:

• Severe allergic reaction – about 1 in 55,000
• Severe nervous system reaction – about 1 in 125,000
• Life-threatening organ failure – about 1 in 250,000

Can’t Have the Yellow Fever Vaccine?

Some people genuinely can’t have yellow fever vaccine:

• Severe egg allergy (it’s grown in eggs)
• Compromised immune system
• Pregnant women (usually)
• Babies under 9 months

If you can’t have the vaccine, we can issue an exemption certificate explaining why. Some countries accept these, others don’t. We’ll be straight with you about your options.

Book Your Yellow Fever Certificate Today

As Bexley’s official Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, Hayshine makes getting your certificate simple. We also provide comprehensive travel vaccine services so you can sort all your jabs in one visit.

Stop googling “yellow fever certificate near me” at midnight. Call Hayshine on 02083 033616. We’re at 54 Wrotham Rd, Welling, DA16 1LN. Proper parking, no fuss, official certificates while you wait.

Your African adventure or South American expedition is waiting. Don’t let paperwork stop you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Fever Certificates in Bexley