Chemitex Pharmacy on Hornsey Road is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre serving Islington and North London. We administer the yellow fever jab and issue the official International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) you need to travel.
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Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America. The World Health Organization estimates it causes around 30,000 deaths a year, the majority in Africa.
Most people infected experience a self-limiting illness with fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting lasting three to four days. Around 15% enter a second, toxic phase where the liver is affected, causing jaundice, and where mortality can reach 50% without supportive care.
There is no antiviral treatment. The vaccine is the only reliable protection, and a single dose provides lifelong immunity for the majority of travellers.
Beyond personal protection, vaccination matters for an administrative reason many travellers underestimate: proof of vaccination. An unvaccinated traveller entering a country that requires it can be refused entry at the border or quarantined on arrival.
The ICVP issued after your yellow fever injection at Chemitex is a standardised WHO document and the only certificate accepted by immigration authorities worldwide. It is valid for life under current WHO regulations, though some countries retain their own entry rules.
If you are travelling to or through an endemic region, getting vaccinated at a registered centre before you go is not optional.
Entry requirements vary and can change, so always check the official guidance for your specific destination before travelling. As a general guide, certificate requirements fall into two categories.
Certificate required if arriving from an endemic country:
A number of Asian and Pacific destinations require an ICVP if you are travelling via a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, even if you have no direct exposure planned. This includes India, Indonesia, Nepal and Thailand.
Travel health guidance is updated frequently. We recommend checking the NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro country pages alongside the FCDO travel advisory for your destination.
Countries including Angola, Brazil (some states), Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Cameroon, Ecuador, French Guiana, Gabon and many others across Central and West Africa and Amazonian South America require proof of vaccination from all travellers regardless of origin.
Chemitex Pharmacy holds official registration as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, which means we are authorised by the NHS to administer the yellow fever vaccine and issue the ICVP. Not all pharmacies can do this.
Our travel health service covers the full picture: a pre-travel consultation to assess your itinerary and health history, the yellow fever immunisation itself, and the signed certificate issued the same day.
We also offer the full range of travel vaccines alongside yellow fever, so you can consolidate your pre-travel health appointments in one place.
This is the all-in price. There are no separate certificate fees or consultation charges on top.
Book an Appointment
Book online via our Treat Local booking system, call us on +44 20 7272 4869, or walk in during opening hours. We will send you a short pre-consultation health questionnaire to complete beforehand, which keeps the appointment efficient.
Attend Your Consultation
Your appointment begins with a travel health consultation. We review your itinerary, vaccination history, current medications and any relevant medical conditions to confirm the yellow fever vaccine is appropriate for you. Contraindications are rare but include certain immune-compromised patients, infants under nine months and those with thymus disorders.
If the vaccine is clinically appropriate, we administer it during the same visit. The ICVP is completed, signed and stamped at the pharmacy and handed to you before you leave. The certificate becomes valid ten days after vaccination.
The yellow fever vaccine is well tolerated by the vast majority of travellers. The most common reactions are mild and resolve within a few days.
Soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site; mild headache; low-grade fever; muscle aches and fatigue in the first few days after vaccination.
Rarely, the vaccine can cause a serious reaction called yellow fever vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease (YEL-AVD) or neurotropic disease (YEL-AND).
These are extremely uncommon, occurring in fewer than 1 in 250,000 doses, and are more likely in those with thymus disorders, certain immune conditions, or adults over 60 receiving their first dose.
If you develop a high fever, severe headache, jaundice, confusion or difficulty breathing within two weeks of vaccination, seek medical attention and mention you have recently had the yellow fever jab. Our team will discuss your individual risk during the pre-travel consultation.
One of a limited number of authorised sites in North London; we can legally administer the vaccine and issue your ICVP the same day.
332 Hornsey Road, N7 7HE, with paid parking nearby, wheelchair access, and easy reach from Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations.
Your ICVP is signed, stamped and handed over before you leave the pharmacy, so you are not waiting days for paperwork to arrive.
Walk-in appointments are welcome. Booked appointments are kept to time. Most travel consultations take 15 to 20 minutes.
Patients with complex health histories or those who need additional clinical support are seen by our Independent Prescriber without a GP referral.
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, Cholera, Meningitis ACWY and more, so your full pre-travel schedule can be completed here.
Open six days a week, Chemitex Pharmacy is here to support your health. Call us, send an email, or visit our accessible pharmacy near Finsbury Park for all your healthcare needs.
Come and see why families in Islington have trusted Chemitex Pharmacy with their health for over 40 years. We're here for you.
Yes, parking is available right outside the pharmacy.
There's a bus stop just around the corner.
Trusted by generations of families in Islington.
Got some friendly and super quick travel vaccines here as I realised 5 days before travel. The pharmacist was soooo lovely and made the whole appointment easy. She was very informed and answered all my questions with confidence. Will be coming back for any future vaccine needs for sure as the price was much cheaper than the other ones in the area
I came into the chemist on Friday and I was very impressed by your colleague Fiona and how skilled she is with customers, particularly those who are vulnerable. She offered reassurance, was informative, and showed kindness and patience. She is an asset to your business.
Great little local pharmacy with wide selection and convenient hours, always has what I need in stock. Great customer service and advice from a lovely bubbly young woman who works on the till. Would recommend.
I needed to get a Covid and Flu vaccination together, before traveling, and Chemitex were able to give me a next day appointment and a good price.
The service was excellent and friendly.
I thoroughly recommend.
Transit rules vary by country and airport. Some nations require proof of vaccination even for airside transits lasting just a few hours. Always check the specific entry requirements for every country on your itinerary, including transit stops, before travelling.
Book at least ten days before departure. The ICVP is only valid from day ten after your injection, which is when the immunity is considered established for international entry purposes.
A replacement ICVP can only be issued by a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre that holds a record of your original vaccination. We can reissue certificates for patients vaccinated at Chemitex Pharmacy. For vaccines administered elsewhere, contact the original issuing centre.
The vaccine can be given to children from nine months of age. It is generally not recommended for infants under six months and should be considered with caution for those aged six to eight months. We will confirm suitability during the pre-travel consultation.
The vaccine is a live attenuated virus and is generally avoided during pregnancy unless the travel risk is unavoidable. It is considered safe to administer while breastfeeding. Our pharmacist will assess your individual circumstances and advise accordingly during your consultation.
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Chemitex Pharmacy is located at 332 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7HE. It’s just a short walk from Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations. You’ll also find it near the Emirates Stadium. Book online using the link below, or call our team directly.
