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Medicines yellow fever vaccineQuestion & answer

yellow fever vaccine · Medicine question

Is yellow fever vaccine a live vaccine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. It contains a weakened yellow fever virus strain that stimulates antibody and cellular immune responses.

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