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Description
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. There are an estimated 200,000 cases of yellow fever, causing 30,000 deaths worldwide each year. The infection is largely preventable through appropriate vaccination. In this course you will learn what yellow fever is, how it is transmitted, and how to recognise and gage the severity of its symptoms. The course also covers treatment and Stamaril® (Sanofi Pasteur), the only UK licensed YF vaccine.
A CPD Certified Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
CPD helps individuals to focus on how they can become a more effective professional. It enables them to adapt positively to changes in work/industry requirements. CPD shows a clear commitment to self-development and professionalism.
Learning objectives
On completion of this online course on Yellow Fever you will:
- Understand what yellow fever is and how it is transmitted.
- Describe the symptoms of yellow fever.
- Describe the measures travellers can take to prevent yellow fever.
- Understand how vaccination can prevent yellow fever.
- Describe the indications, contraindications and side effects of the yellow fever vaccine.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available.
