Arkansas

sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts) Thu Oct 3, 2019, 03:51 PM Oct 2019

I have to drive 434 miles on Tuesday to get a yellow fever vaccination.

I need a certificate of vaccination to enter Kenya next month. There is no place in the entire state of Arkansas that can provide the vaccine. I called the state Department of Health and they had no idea where to get one. So, I get to drive to Oklahoma on Tuesday.

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I have to drive 434 miles on Tuesday to get a yellow fever vaccination. (Original Post) sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #1

Yeah, but it's mandatory to have yellow fever vaccination to enter Kenya. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #7

Malaria prevention is via pills. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #8

Seems to be a bigger problem than Arkansas... TreasonousBastard Oct 2019 #2

See that listing for Passport in Little Rock? They're sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #3

Yeah, figured you already tried that one. The page seems to be a little old. Plan B, as... TreasonousBastard Oct 2019 #6

But the CDC recommends having the yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days prior Tanuki Oct 2019 #9

Wow gopiscrap Oct 2019 #5

This is nuts. Therea are travel clinics in Arkansas. I suspect you were transferred to someone hlthe2b Oct 2019 #10

Passport Health in Little Rock is permanently closed. I spoke sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #11

That is damned ridiculous. Call some of the (remaining) travel agencies and see where they are hlthe2b Oct 2019 #12

It is a problem recognized by the CDC, but not AR Health Dept. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #13

LDS missionaries Olafjoy Oct 2019 #14

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sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts)

4. Yeah, but it's mandatory to have yellow fever vaccination to enter Kenya.

Reply to Chin music (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:11 PM

Oct 2019

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sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts)

8. Malaria prevention is via pills.

Reply to Chin music (Reply #7)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:46 PM

Oct 2019

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

2. Seems to be a bigger problem than Arkansas...

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:02 PM

Oct 2019

Slightly older article showing some in Little Rock:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/search-for-stamaril-clinics#ak

Because of a total depletion of YF-Vax, the manufacturer (Sanofi Pasteur) has worked with CDC and the US Food and Drug Administration to make an alternative yellow fever vaccine, Stamaril, available at select locations until YF-Vax supply returns (more information).*

Click a pin on the map below to find the address of a Stamaril clinic. Zoom for more detail.

Travelers and clinicians are encouraged to periodically check this site for updates. Any site changes will be reflected in the Stamaril site locator.

sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts)

3. See that listing for Passport in Little Rock? They're

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:09 PM

Oct 2019

permanently closed. Going to the one in OKC.

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)

6. Yeah, figured you already tried that one. The page seems to be a little old. Plan B, as...

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:17 PM

Oct 2019

someone else said, might be to try to arrange a stop in Europe to get one on the way.

Kinda curious why the shortage, but don't have the time to look for it.

Tanuki

(15,319 posts)

9. But the CDC recommends having the yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days prior

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:59 PM

Oct 2019

to entering the area of risk so that the immunity has time to develop.

https://www.cdc.gov/features/yellow-fever-vaccine/index.html

..."Anyone 9 months or older who travels to areas where yellow fever vaccine is recommended should be vaccinated against yellow fever at least 10 days before travel."....

gopiscrap

(24,170 posts)

5. Wow

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 04:16 PM

Oct 2019

last December we had to go up to Seattle to get one and then it cost 200.00 I had one as a child but my wife has never had one and we were going to Eritrea, Ivory Coast and Ethiopa.

hlthe2b

(106,365 posts)

10. This is nuts. Therea are travel clinics in Arkansas. I suspect you were transferred to someone

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 06:45 PM

Oct 2019

totally inappropriate at the state health department, because they should have been able to direct you.
Nonethless, I have done so for you:
HERE is the full listing of clinics in AK as published by

Arkansas Department of Health
International Travel Clinics
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Copy_of_International_Travel_Excel_September_2019.pdf
It is right there on their website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/international-travel-clinics

Also:
Here, right in Little Rock:
https://www.passporthealthusa.com/arkansas/
Travel Immunizations | Travel Health | Arkansas

Passport Health is the largest provider of travel medicine services with travel clinics throughout the United States.
Travel Consultations · Travel Vaccines · Travel Supplies
Malaria & Diarrhea Prevention · Travel Insurance
Clinic Locations
Redding Building
1701 Center View Drive
Suite 324
Little Rock AR 72211
501-707-0559

sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts)

11. Passport Health in Little Rock is permanently closed. I spoke

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #10)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 07:15 PM

Oct 2019

with the Arkansas Department of Health two days ago and they had zero information. I called ALL of the clinics within 150 miles of me on their list and NONE have the vaccine.

P.S. That includes the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

hlthe2b

(106,365 posts)

12. That is damned ridiculous. Call some of the (remaining) travel agencies and see where they are

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 07:36 PM

Oct 2019

sending their travelers.

sinkingfeeling

(52,999 posts)

13. It is a problem recognized by the CDC, but not AR Health Dept.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #12)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 08:07 PM

Oct 2019

https://www.cdc.gov/features/yellow-fever-vaccine/index.html

Only a limited number of clinics in the United States have the vaccine. Yellow fever vaccine is the best protection against yellow fever disease, which can be fatal.

Keep in mind that the nearest yellow fever vaccination clinic may be some distance away from where you live, and appointments may be limited. Contact the clinic ahead of time to make sure the clinic has the vaccine.

We're being sent to Passport Health in Oklahoma City, 217 miles away from me.

Olafjoy

(937 posts)

14. LDS missionaries

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 08:15 PM

Oct 2019

Because the LDS church sends their missionaries all over the world, they can be a good resource for where to get some of the more exotic vaccinations.
Just an idea.

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