A nation-wide Yellow Fever vaccine shortage could be putting trips on hold for the near future.

Yellow fever, transmittable through mosquitos, is predominantly found in South America and Central Africa.

Dr. David Torr, the Consulting Medical Health Officer with the Cypress Health Region, explains dangers and symptoms of the viral illness.

"Yellow fever is another of those viral illnesses that can have varied symptomatology from a mild fever with some yellowing of urine and eyes, to quite serious illness and effect on the liver and other organs in the body with pretty serious consequences," he said.

The medical health officer also shares his travel advice for the those with a planned trip to an affected area during the shortage.

"If you've not had the vaccine and are travelling to an area which has a risk for Yellow Fever, it would be very wise to find the best way to get the vaccine. As well, determine how urgent you have to travel and take that trip compared to the risks of going without getting vaccinated," he said.

Dr. Torr explains that anyone who has received Yellow Fever vaccine in the past is considered protected against the fever for life.

Residents in the southwest will be unable to receive a vaccination in the region.

The three centres in the province with vaccines are Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert.