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I have read that Dengvaxia is built on a “yellow fever vaccine backbone.” Does that mean it can also protect against yellow fever?

No, Dengvaxia does not protect the recipient against yellow fever.

Last reviewed: February 16, 2022

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I have read that Dengvaxia is built on a “yellow fever vaccine backbone.” Does that mean it can also protect against yellow fever?

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