Just recently, we needed to get these vaccines in preparation for a trip to South Africa. And while these vaccines are not needed to enter South Africa if you’re coming directly from the Philippines, the yellow fever vaccine is required if you’re originating from or transiting in a country within the yellow fever belt. You can discover the list of countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and nations needing yellow fever vaccination in this publication of the World Health Company.
We needed to get immunized since our Africa trip would consist of a check out to Kenya initially before heading to South Africa.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE? Toggle What is an ICV? The International Certificate of Vaccination(ICV ), in some cases called the yellow card is a file with records of a person’s vaccinations required to travel abroad. Is is acknowledged by nations that are members of the World Health Company. This serves as a proof of vaccination, but note that not all nations require ICV. It’s finest to check the requirements of your destination country to avoid losing your money and time.
How to Get Yellow Fever Vaccine
1. Create an account on the BOQ site.
If you have not gotten an ICV
previously, your primary step is to develop an account on the Bureau of Quarantine(BOQ )site.
On the homepage, click”Sign Up”. Then, accept the terms and enter your e-mail address.Tap”Confirm”
and follow the steps after that. Already have a yellow card before however no account
yet? Don’t worry! You can recover your record. Here’s how:
- Action 1: On the homepage, click”Login”. Action 2: Tap the yellow button that states”
- No Account yet but currently have Yellow Card? Login using your name and ICV serial number.
- “Step 3: Enter your name(first name, middle name, and surname)and ICV number. Step 4: You’ll then require to enter your individual information and upload a
legitimate federal government ID like passport or UMID.
2. Arrange a visit. After developing an account, your next step is to arrange a consultation. On the control panel, click Vaccination Services icon under the BOQ Solutions.
On the next page, you will be revealed the available vaccines that the BOQ can administer. Usually, yellow fever and polio vaccines are offered. Sometimes, mumps vaccine is also used. Nevertheless, there are also times when NO vaccine is readily available. So if you need a vaccination, simply inspect every so often for the availability
. The rates are likewise indicated here. Select which vaccine you require and click “Next “. On the next page, select a BOQ area and site. Below is the list of
BOQ
- places and the BOQ sites under them: NCR Manila Main 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 Global
- Laoag
- Tabaco
- Palawan– Main
- SM Palawan
- Tuguegarao
Visayas
- Cebu Main
- Cebu– Robinsons Galleria
- Bohol
- Iloilo
- Bacolod
- Kalibo
- Tacloban
- Dumaguete
Mindanao
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- General Santos
- Zamboanga
When you select a BOQ website, you will discover its address and contact details. You will also see a calendar below. Simply choose a date that’s finest for you.
The dates highlighted in GREEN are readily available, while the ones highlighted in RED are totally scheduled. If a calendar does not show, it indicates that there are no available vaccine on that site yet. Vaccines are subject to schedule at each BOQ site, so make sure to inspect
the ones that are available to you. Click the date you selected and a pop-up will appear. This is where you can pick the time you choose. It will likewise inform you how many slots are readily available in each time slot.
< img src="https://www.thepoortraveler.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BOQ-Calendar-Slot.jpg" alt="BOQ Calendar Slot" width= "1135"height ="800"/ > If you’re reserving for the yellow fever vaccine, note that there’s a possibility for your schedule to be canceled if they don’t reach 10 clients on your consultation date. If this is the case, the system will ask you to reschedule. Otherwise, you will get a confirmation for your visit right away.
3. Verify your details.
After selecting your vaccine schedule, the next page will show all your details. Make sure they are right.
When you scroll down, you’ll see a screening list with concerns about your health. Just pick your answer for each question and click “Next”.
Then, you’ll see a sneak peek of your ICV card. Check all the details. If everything is appropriate, click”Next”. 4. Pay the costs. The last step to validate your vaccination schedule is to settle the payment. You can pay utilizing your credit/debit card, money, mobile wallet, and online banking. If you wish to pay with money, you can do so at their authorized payment centers like 7Eleven, LBC, Family Mart, and Cebuana Lhuiller.
Whichever payment technique you select, they’ll have detailed instructions you can follow. Keep in mind that aside from the cost of the vaccine, there’s likewise an extra
convenience cost and DST cost.
5. Conserve the QR code. As soon as your payment is confirmed, you will get a QR code for your appointment. Just save this by taking a screenshot on your mobile device.
6. Get your vaccine. On the day of your schedule, go to your selected BOQ website. Make certain to have your QR code and passport with you. They will inspect these when you get to the site. If you already have an ICV card, you can bring it to your visit as well. If you don’t have one yet, they will release a new one for you.
After getting your vaccine, simply await your ICV to be launched. Make sure to inspect your name and passport number on the card before you leave.
Frequently Asked Concerns
How much is yellow fever vaccine from BOQ?
Yellow fever vaccine expenses PHP 1,970.
This does not include the PHP 30 convenience charge and PHP 30 DST fee. Total of PHP 2,030.
Your chosen payment method may likewise sustain surcharges.
What should I use to my vaccination appointment?
The vaccine will be administered on your arm, so make sure to wear something that you can roll up the sleeves quickly. They also have this infographic on the proper outfit with a note saying that wearing shorts is not allowed.
Can I get the yellow fever and polio vaccine at the same time?
Yes! These 2 vaccines can be administered at the exact same time, which we did. However, if you’re getting other vaccines, make sure to seek advice from the BOQ initially if it would be fine to get them at the exact same time.
If I restore my passport, would I need a brand-new ICV?
That depends on you. You can pick to have the vaccine tape-recorded on your existing ICV or you might choose to have a new ICV provided rather. Just keep in mind that if you utilize your existing ICV, you need to bring your old passport when you travel due to the fact that the officers describe the passport number to verify the ICV.
You also have the option to have your previous vaccine records transferred to a new ICV. However, you would need to make a separate appointment for ICV issuance to be able to do this.
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