Some travelers may not be eligible to receive the yellow fever vaccine, for example because of age or a medical condition, but are traveling to a country that requires proof of vaccination. In that case, your SafeGard physician may recommend a yellow fever vaccine waiver instead of the vaccine.
The waiver is issued by your pharmacy, not included in your report
Your Travel Report contains the physician’s recommendation for a waiver. The waiver document itself is not part of the report and is not emailed to you by SafeGard.
To be valid, a waiver must carry the official yellow fever vaccination stamp. Your participating pharmacy holds that stamp, so the pharmacist issues and stamps the waiver when you visit in person.
How to get your waiver
Check your Travel Report and confirm the waiver recommendation is listed.
Visit your selected pharmacy. Your recommendations are sent electronically to the pharmacy you chose during intake. Schedule your appointment as usual.
Ask the pharmacist for your waiver. The pharmacist will complete, sign, and stamp it. Bring a copy of your Travel Report with you.
If pharmacy staff aren’t sure about the waiver, ask to speak with the pharmacist (not a technician). If you still have trouble, contact SafeGard support.
Who decides whether I get a waiver?
Your SafeGard physician decides whether to recommend the yellow fever vaccine or a waiver, based on your destination, age, and health history, following CDC guidance. If you have questions about the recommendation itself, contact SafeGard support.