Adverse events following yellow fever preventive vaccination campaigns in eight African countries from 2007 to 2010

► From 2007 to 2010, African countries implemented YF preventive vaccination campaigns. ► 38 million people were vaccinated against YF and 164 serious adverse events observed. ► Few serious adverse events results from YF vaccine. ► Our results reinforce the generally accepted safety profile of YF vaccine. ► The continued use of YF vaccine during preventive vaccination campaigns is supported.