Yellow Fever Vaccine in Mississauga — Official Certificate Issued
Designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Official ICVP certificate (yellow card) issued on-site. Required for entry to many African and South American countries.
Designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre
Only designated centres are authorized to administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Not all clinics or pharmacies are authorized.
Address
550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 107
Mississauga, ON L5R 4B8
Inside Heartland Town Centre
Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Yellow Fever Vaccine & The Official Certificate
Yellow fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes in tropical Africa and South America. It can cause severe illness including organ failure and death. There is no antiviral treatment — prevention through vaccination is critical.
Beyond health protection, the yellow fever vaccine certificate serves a regulatory function: many countries require travellers to present a valid ICVP as a condition of entry. Airlines can deny boarding if you cannot show the certificate for a destination that requires it. Only designated vaccination centres like Peel Travel Clinic are authorized to administer the vaccine and issue the official certificate.
Yellow Fever Vaccine — Key Facts
Vaccine: YF-Vax (live attenuated)
A single dose of the live attenuated yellow fever vaccine provides lifelong protection for most individuals. Booster doses are no longer required under international health regulations (updated 2016).
Certificate valid from: 10 days after vaccination
Your ICVP is not accepted until 10 days have elapsed since vaccination. Plan your appointment accordingly — at least 2 weeks before travel is strongly recommended.
Certificate validity: Lifetime
Since 2016, yellow fever certificates are valid for life. If you have an older certificate stating 10-year validity, it is still internationally accepted.
Certificate type: ICVP (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis)
The official yellow booklet issued under the International Health Regulations. Required for entry to many countries and available only at designated vaccination centres.
Countries Requiring Yellow Fever Certificate
Requirements change. Always verify current entry requirements with the destination embassy or PHAC travel advisories before your trip.
| Region | Countries | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| West Africa | Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea | Required for entry |
| East Africa | Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania (Zanzibar), Ethiopia (some entry points) | Required for entry |
| South America | Brazil (some states), Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay | Required or endemic risk |
| Any country (transit from YF zone) | Most countries if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country | Required by destination |
This table is illustrative. Requirements are subject to change. Always verify with travel.gc.ca before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions — Yellow Fever Vaccine in Mississauga
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Get Your Yellow Fever Certificate in Mississauga
Peel Travel Clinic — 550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 107 · Mississauga, ON L5R 4B8
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM · Sun 10 AM – 2 PM · Call ahead recommended · Free parking