The district health department in Mohali has issued a clear warning to residents: do not get the yellow fever vaccine at private hospitals. The department says these private facilities are not authorised by the Government of India to give the jab.
The warning matters most for people planning to travel to countries where yellow fever is common. These travellers need a valid vaccination certificate, and a vaccine given at an unauthorised centre may not be accepted.
Where You Can Get the Yellow Fever Vaccine in Punjab
The health department has named only two centres in Punjab that are authorised by the Government of India to administer the yellow fever vaccine.
- Civil Hospital, Mohali
- AIIMS, Bathinda
Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain and District Immunisation Officer Dr Girish Dogra shared this information with residents. Dr Dogra is the nodal officer for yellow fever vaccination in the district.
The officials made it clear that the yellow fever vaccination facility at private hospitals is not authorised by the Government. Anyone who needs the vaccine, especially those travelling to yellow fever endemic countries, should get it only from a Government of India-authorised vaccination centre.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Schedule at Civil Hospital, Mohali
For those who plan to visit Civil Hospital, Mohali, the vaccine is administered on three days of the week — Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Travellers coming to the hospital for the jab should keep this schedule in mind before making their travel plans.
The health department's message is simple. If you are travelling to a yellow fever endemic country, check that your vaccination centre is authorised before you get the shot. A vaccine from an unauthorised private hospital may put your travel plans at risk.
Our Take: Why This Warning Matters for Travellers
In our view, this warning from the Mohali health department is a necessary step. Yellow fever vaccination is not just a health matter — it is also a travel document requirement. Many countries will not let you enter without a valid certificate from an approved centre.
To put it plainly, getting the jab at the wrong place can cost you more than money. It can cost you your trip. Travellers often rush to the nearest private hospital for convenience, but convenience is not worth a rejected certificate at the airport.
What readers should take away from this news is straightforward. Before you book that appointment, confirm the centre is authorised by the Government of India. In Punjab, that means Civil Hospital, Mohali, or AIIMS, Bathinda. Plan your visit around the Monday, Tuesday and Friday schedule at Civil Hospital, Mohali, and keep enough time before your departure date.
The health department has done its part by putting this information out. It is now up to travellers to follow it.
