Not too long ago, we needed to get these vaccines in preparation for a visit to South Africa. And whereas these vaccines should not required to enter South Africa in case you’re coming immediately from the Philippines, the yellow fever vaccine is required in case you’re coming from or transiting in a rustic inside the yellow fever belt. Yow will discover the checklist of nations with danger of yellow fever transmission and international locations requiring yellow fever vaccination on this publication of the World Well being Group.
We needed to get vaccinated since our Africa journey would come with a go to to Kenya first earlier than heading to South Africa.
What’s an ICV?
The Worldwide Certificates of Vaccination (ICV), generally referred to as the yellow card is a doc with information of a person’s vaccinations required to journey overseas. Is is acknowledged by international locations which are members of the World Well being Group. This serves as a proof of vaccination, however observe that not all international locations require ICV. It’s finest to double verify the necessities of your vacation spot nation to keep away from losing your money and time.
Learn how to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine
1. Create an account on the BOQ web site.
In case you haven’t gotten an ICV earlier than, your first step is to create an account on the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) web site.
On the homepage, click on “Signal Up”. Then, conform to the phrases and enter your e mail handle.
Faucet “Confirm” and comply with the steps after that.
Have already got a yellow card earlier than however no account but?
Don’t fear! You’ll be able to retrieve your document. Right here’s how:
- Step 1: On the homepage, click on “Login”.
- Step 2: Faucet the yellow button that claims “No Account but however have already got Yellow Card? Login utilizing your title and ICV serial quantity.”
- Step 3: Enter your title (first title, center title, and final title) and ICV quantity.
- Step 4: You’ll then must enter your private particulars and add a legitimate authorities ID like passport or UMID.
2. Schedule an appointment.
After creating an account, the next move is to schedule an appointment. On the dashboard, click on Vaccination Companies icon underneath the BOQ Companies.
On the subsequent web page, you’ll be proven the accessible vaccines that the BOQ can administer. Normally, yellow fever and polio vaccines can be found. Generally, mumps vaccine can be supplied. Nonetheless, there are additionally occasions when NO vaccine is on the market. So in case you’re in want of a vaccination, simply verify from time to time for the supply. The costs are additionally indicated right here. Choose which vaccine you want and click on “Subsequent”.
On the subsequent web page, select a BOQ location and website. Under is the checklist of BOQ places and the BOQ websites underneath them:
NCR
- Manila Predominant Workplace
- Manila – Robinsons
- Mall of Asia (MOA)
- North Edsa
- Eastwood
- McKinley
- Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces
- 81 Mall Newport
Luzon
- Bataan
- Batangas
- Pampanga
- La Union
- Subic – Quay International
- Laoag
- Tabaco
- Palawan – Predominant
- SM Palawan
- Tuguegarao
Visayas
- Cebu Predominant
- Cebu – Robinsons Galleria
- Bohol
- Iloilo
- Bacolod
- Kalibo
- Tacloban
- Dumaguete
Mindanao
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Common Santos
- Zamboanga
When you select a BOQ website, you will see its handle and get in touch with info. Additionally, you will see a calendar under. Simply select a date that’s finest for you.
The dates highlighted in GREEN are accessible, whereas those highlighted in RED are totally booked. If a calendar doesn’t present, it signifies that there are not any accessible vaccine on that website but. Vaccines are topic to availability at every BOQ website, so ensure that to verify those which are accessible to you.
Click on the date you selected and a pop-up will seem. That is the place you’ll be able to select the time you like. It should additionally inform you what number of slots can be found in every time slot.
In case you’re reserving for the yellow fever vaccine, observe that there’s an opportunity on your schedule to be canceled in the event that they don’t attain 10 sufferers in your appointment date. If so, the system will ask you to reschedule. In any other case, you’ll obtain a affirmation on your appointment immediately.
3. Verify your particulars.
After selecting your vaccine schedule, the subsequent web page will present all of your particulars. Be sure they’re right.
While you scroll down, you’ll see a screening guidelines with questions on your well being. Simply choose your reply for every query and click on “Subsequent”.
Then, you’ll see a preview of your ICV card. Double verify all the knowledge. If all the pieces is right, click on “Subsequent”.
4. Pay the charges.
The ultimate step to verify your vaccination schedule is to settle the fee. You’ll be able to pay utilizing your credit score/debit card, money, cell pockets, and on-line banking. If you wish to pay with money, you are able to do so at their licensed fee facilities like 7Eleven, LBC, Household Mart, and Cebuana Lhuiller.
Whichever fee technique you select, they’ll have detailed directions you’ll be able to comply with. Be aware that apart from the price of the vaccine, there’s additionally an further comfort charge and DST charge.
5. Save the QR code.
As soon as your fee is confirmed, you’re going to get a QR code on your appointment. Simply save this by taking a screenshot in your cell machine.
6. Get your vaccine.
On the day of your schedule, go to your chosen BOQ website. Be sure to have your QR code and passport with you. They’ll verify these whenever you get to the location. If you have already got an ICV card, you’ll be able to carry it to your appointment as properly. In case you don’t have one but, they may challenge a brand new one for you.
After getting your vaccine, simply wait on your ICV to be launched. Be sure to verify your title and passport quantity on the cardboard earlier than you allow.
Ceaselessly Requested Questions
How a lot is yellow fever vaccine from BOQ?
Yellow fever vaccine prices PHP 1,970.
This doesn’t embody the PHP 30 comfort charge and PHP 30 DST charge. Complete of PHP 2,030.
Your chosen fee technique may additionally incur further fees.
What ought to I put on to my vaccination appointment?
The vaccine shall be administered in your higher arm, so ensure that to put on one thing that you could roll up the sleeves simply. Additionally they have this infographic on the correct apparel with a observe saying that carrying shorts just isn’t allowed.
Can I get the yellow fever and polio vaccine on the identical time?
Sure! These two vaccines will be administered on the identical time, which we did. Nonetheless, in case you’re getting different vaccines, ensure that to seek the advice of the BOQ first if it might be okay to get them on the identical time.
If I renew my passport, would I would like a brand new ICV?
That depends upon you. You’ll be able to select to have the vaccine recorded in your present ICV or you might choose to have a brand new ICV issued as a substitute. Simply do not forget that in case you use your present ICV, it’s essential to carry your previous passport whenever you journey as a result of the officers check with the passport quantity to confirm the ICV.
You even have the choice to have your earlier vaccine information transferred to a brand new ICV. Nonetheless, you would want to make a separate appointment for ICV issuance to have the ability to do that.
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