Not too long ago, we needed to get these vaccines in preparation for a visit to South Africa. And whereas these vaccines aren’t required to enter South Africa for those who’re coming immediately from the Philippines, the yellow fever vaccine is required for those who’re coming from or transiting in a rustic inside the yellow fever belt. You’ll find the checklist of nations with threat 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), typically referred to as the yellow card is a doc with data 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 be aware that not all international locations require ICV. It’s finest to double test the necessities of your vacation spot nation to keep away from losing your money and time.
How you can Get Yellow Fever Vaccine
1. Create an account on the BOQ web site.
In the event 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 electronic mail deal with.
Faucet “Confirm” and observe the steps after that.
Have already got a yellow card earlier than however no account but?
Don’t fear! You possibly can retrieve your file. 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 have to enter your private particulars and add a sound authorities ID like passport or UMID.
2. Schedule an appointment.
After creating an account, the next step is to schedule an appointment. On the dashboard, click on Vaccination Companies icon underneath the BOQ Companies.
On the subsequent web page, you may be proven the out there vaccines that the BOQ can administer. Often, yellow fever and polio vaccines can be found. Generally, mumps vaccine can also be provided. Nonetheless, there are additionally instances when NO vaccine is out there. So for those who’re in want of a vaccination, simply test once in a while for the provision. 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 web site. Under is the checklist of BOQ places and the BOQ websites underneath them:
NCR
- Manila Primary 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 – Primary
- SM Palawan
- Tuguegarao
Visayas
- Cebu Primary
- Cebu – Robinsons Galleria
- Bohol
- Iloilo
- Bacolod
- Kalibo
- Tacloban
- Dumaguete
Mindanao
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Normal Santos
- Zamboanga
When you select a BOQ web site, you’ll find its deal with and get in touch with data. Additionally, you will see a calendar under. Simply select a date that’s finest for you.
The dates highlighted in GREEN are out there, whereas those highlighted in RED are absolutely booked. If a calendar doesn’t present, it implies that there aren’t any out there vaccine on that web site but. Vaccines are topic to availability at every BOQ web site, so make sure that to test those which are accessible to you.
Click on the date you selected and a pop-up will seem. That is the place you may select the time you like. It’s going to additionally let you know what number of slots can be found in every time slot.
In the event you’re reserving for the yellow fever vaccine, be aware 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. Affirm your particulars.
After selecting your vaccine schedule, the subsequent web page will present all of your particulars. Be certain that they’re appropriate.
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 test all the data. If all the things is appropriate, click on “Subsequent”.
4. Pay the charges.
The ultimate step to substantiate your vaccination schedule is to settle the fee. You possibly can pay utilizing your credit score/debit card, money, cellular pockets, and on-line banking. If you wish to pay with money, you are able to do so at their approved fee facilities like 7Eleven, LBC, Household Mart, and Cebuana Lhuiller.
Whichever fee methodology you select, they’ll have detailed directions you may observe. Observe that apart from the price of the vaccine, there’s additionally an further comfort payment and DST payment.
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 cellular machine.
6. Get your vaccine.
On the day of your schedule, go to your chosen BOQ web site. Be certain that to have your QR code and passport with you. They may test these whenever you get to the location. If you have already got an ICV card, you may convey it to your appointment as nicely. In the event you don’t have one but, they’ll concern a brand new one for you.
After getting your vaccine, simply wait on your ICV to be launched. Be certain that to test 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 embrace the PHP 30 comfort payment and PHP 30 DST payment. Whole of PHP 2,030.
Your chosen fee methodology may additionally incur further fees.
What ought to I put on to my vaccination appointment?
The vaccine can be administered in your higher arm, so make sure that to put on one thing that you would be able to roll up the sleeves simply. Additionally they have this infographic on the correct apparel with a be aware saying that carrying shorts shouldn’t be allowed.
Can I get the yellow fever and polio vaccine on the similar time?
Sure! These two vaccines will be administered on the similar time, which we did. Nonetheless, for those who’re getting different vaccines, make sure that to seek the advice of the BOQ first if it might be okay to get them on the similar time.
If I renew my passport, would I want a brand new ICV?
That will depend on you. You possibly can select to have the vaccine recorded in your current ICV or you would decide to have a brand new ICV issued as an alternative. Simply keep in mind that for those who use your current ICV, you have to convey your outdated passport whenever you journey as a result of the officers discuss with the passport quantity to confirm the ICV.
You even have the choice to have your earlier vaccine data transferred to a brand new ICV. Nonetheless, you would wish to make a separate appointment for ICV issuance to have the ability to do that.
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