BillZ Posted March 17, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Has anyone heard of the requirement for Yellow Fever shots when cruising to Devil's Island? We're hoping to go on the Royal Princess next January but have heard rumors that shots are required before boarding. Cannot find any "official" notice on the Princess website. (When it was runnibg) BillZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted March 17, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Check with your TA or Princess. I know there has been problems with Yellow Fever in Brazil and that shots MAY be required. Another site to check is http://www.cdc.gov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 17, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Brazil requires yellow fever shots if you have been in any country that has a yellow fever problem. Devil's Island stop is part of French Guiana and that is one of the countries Brazil requires a shot if you have visted there. You will not be allowed on board if a yellow fever shot is required and you do not have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted March 17, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Has anyone heard of the requirement for Yellow Fever shots when cruising to Devil's Island? We're hoping to go on the Royal Princess next January but have heard rumors that shots are required before boarding. Cannot find any "official" notice on the Princess website. (When it was runnibg)BillZ After you book the cruise, you will see the requirement for the yellow fever shots on your cruise personalizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted March 18, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Has anyone heard of the requirement for Yellow Fever shots when cruising to Devil's Island? We're hoping to go on the Royal Princess next January but have heard rumors that shots are required before boarding. Cannot find any "official" notice on the Princess website. (When it was runnibg) Not sure what your itinerary is but Yellow Fever shots are always required for Brazil. You will not be allowed to board at embarkation without a vaccination certificate or a doctor's letter why you are unable to get one (allergies, etc.) Getting one isn't a big deal; just check with a travel clinic near you or if you have an HMO, find out what's needed to order one. The shots are rarely carried right at the office and have to be ordered. Once you have one, it's good for ten years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeRockChalkKU Posted March 18, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2008 That must be a fairly new requirement - I didn't need one a few years ago when we cruised there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserus Posted March 18, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm going to stop there in less than a month. Yes, Yellow fever shots are required for Devil's Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactusrose Posted March 18, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Pam.. . . . .Yellow Fever shots aren't always required for Brazil. They are only required if you are visiting an endemic zones in Africa, South America and Central America and the Caribbean before entering Brazil. Brazil only recommends it if you are visiting endemic zones within Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted March 18, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I wonder if there are any churches on Devil's Island And do they serve deviled eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjpsunshine Posted March 18, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes, you MUST have the yellow fever shot before boarding any ship stopping at Devils Is. & Brazil. They're good for 10 yrs. so go for it! I'm on the GRAND's re-positioning 3-Continent's cruise stopping in both places leaving Ap. 12th. Had mine 5 yrs. ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted March 18, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 18, 2008 My in-laws did the FLL to Manaus trip on the Royal in January, stopped at Devil's Island, and yes, had to get yellow fever. Not sure which part of the itinerary necessitated the shots, but they were required. I think my in-laws got the last dose available in south-coastal NC:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted March 18, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Right now in FL and many other areas of the country there is a shortage of single dose YF vaccine due to the manufacture opening a new plant. this problem should be resolved in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted March 18, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Pam.. . . . .Yellow Fever shots aren't always required for Brazil. They are only required if you are visiting an endemic zones in Africa, South America and Central America and the Caribbean before entering Brazil. Brazil only recommends it if you are visiting endemic zones within Brazil.It's been required both times I've flown from the U.S. to Manaus, Brazil for the Amazon which I assume is in an endemic zone although Manaus itself is pretty much bug-free. I would guess that anything on or near the Amazon would be in an endemic zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted March 18, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yes, if you are going to the interior. If only calling at Buenos Aires or Recife, both on the coast, Yellow Fever innoculations were not required when we were last there. That said, requirements do change as conditions dictate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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