yellow fever vaccine, a vaccine produced from live, attenuated yellow fever virus grown in chick embryos. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed for immunization against yellow fever. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Immunosuppression, pregnancy, or known hypersensitivity to chicken or egg protein prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are fever, malaise, and hypersensitivity reactions.
