Could a smaller shot still shield against yellow fever?

NCT ID NCT05374317

First seen Apr 10, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether smaller doses of the yellow fever vaccine are as safe and effective as the standard dose. Researchers gave 88 healthy adults either the full dose or a reduced dose (one-fifth or one-tenth the size). They monitored side effects and measured immune responses to see if the smaller doses could still protect against the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

    Frederick, Maryland, 21702, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Yellow fever vaccine (YF-VAX)

What this could lead to

If successful, using smaller vaccine doses could help protect more people during outbreaks or supply shortages.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study with only 88 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Lower doses might not provide enough protection.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.