Yellow Fever Vaccination Center Certification

A uniform stamp on the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) card is the international verification that an individual has been vaccinated against yellow fever. Only an official yellow fever uniform stamp holder has the authority granted by the State of Kansas to administer the yellow fever vaccine to the public. Authorization is required to order and administer the yellow fever vaccine. 

Vaccine Eligibility

Due to the risk of serious adverse events that can occur following yellow fever vaccine administration, providers should only vaccinate persons who: 1) are at risk for exposure to yellow fever virus, or 2) require proof of vaccination for country entry. To further minimize the risk of serious adverse events, medical providers should carefully observe the contraindications and consider the precautions to vaccination and to the administration of the yellow fever vaccine.

Become a Yellow Fever Uniform Stamp Holder

  1. Requirements
  2. Recertification
  3. Reporting
  4. Address Changes

Kansas Requirements

  • Applicants must be a physician (medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine) licensed in the State of Kansas.
  • Complete the Application for Yellow Fever Vaccination Validation Uniform Stamp and Vaccination Site Agreement.
  • Must complete the Yellow Fever Vaccine Course: Information for Healthcare Professionals Advising Travelers online training course. Any staff advising travelers on the vaccine on behalf of the physician should also complete the course.
  • Read and understand the recommendations outlined on the CDC website by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
  • Purchase an official yellow fever uniform stamp for each official Kansas Yellow Fever Vaccination Center.
  • Give the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) (PDF) to every Yellow Fever vaccine recipient prior to administering the vaccine.
  • Adhere to administration, storage, and handling requirements as indicated by ACIP and the yellow fever vaccine manufacturer.
  • Administer the Yellow fever vaccine only at an official Kansas Yellow Fever Vaccination Center.
  • Record yellow fever vaccine with an official uniform stamp on the ICVP card. You can order the ICVP online or call 866-512-1800.

Documentation Required

Submit the following documentation to become a Certified Yellow Fever Uniform Stamp Holder:

Items may be mailed or faxed:

Yellow Fever Certification
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street
Suite 210
Topeka, KS 66612
Fax: 877-427-7318
Email

Questions?

  • For additional information, call 877-427-7317 or email Jaime Gabel.
  • To find an authorized Yellow Fever Vaccine Center visit the CDCs website.