There is no specific treatment for yellow fever. Treatment for symptoms may include intravenous fluids, blood products for severe bleeding, and dialysis for renal failure.

Complications

Kidney failure
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Secondary bacterial infections
Liver failure
Parotitis
Shock
Coma
Death

Calling your health care provider

Seek medical attention at least 10-14 days before travelling to an endemic area for yellow fever to determine whether you should be vaccinated against the disease.

Notify your health care provider right away if you or your child develop fever, headache, muscle aches, vomiting, or jaundice, especially if you have traveled to an endemic area for yellow fever.