Can I take Yellow Fever Vaccination with Psoriasis treatment using Cyclosporine

Q: Hi Sir,
I am suffering from Psoarisis and was taking medicine Psorid 100 mg twice a day for 2 months but from last 12 days I have not taken the same. And am planning not to take this medicine anymore. Please advise if I can take the yellow fever vaccination as am planning to go Africa during mid october.

Pls advise
Thanks

A: Hi

Psorid contains Cyclosporine, an immune suppressant medication.

You should consider taking the Yellow Fever vaccination at least 3 months after stopping the treatment.

Ref: 

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/advising-travelers-with-specific-needs/immunocompromised-travelers

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00023141.htm

Warm regards

Dr Gupta