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Yellow fever vaccine

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Yellow Fever | Vaccine | Infectious Disease |Sanofi|Trials Updated: Oct 14, 2026

Yellow fever vaccine development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 9 across 3 sponsors since May 2011

Yellow fever vaccine target and mechanism

ModalityVaccine

Also known as Yellow fever vaccine (produced on serum-free Vero cells), Yellow Fever, Yellow fever vaccine (live), Stamaril, YF-VAX

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment4,097

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Yellow fever vaccine clinical trials

Yellow fever vaccine · 5 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT07222059Phase 3 Single Arm, Open Study on vYF in AdultsYellow Fever
COMPLETED254 Analytics
NCT07103148A Phase III Control Study of the Safety and Immunogenicity of vYF in Pediatric PopulationYellow Fever Immunization
RECRUITING2,440 Analytics
NCT07002060Phase 3 Randomized, Modified Double-blind, Active-controlled Safety Study on vYF in AdultsYellow Fever Immunization
COMPLETED640 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase 3 Single Arm, Open Study on vYF in Adults
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PHASE3RECRUITING
A Phase III Control Study of the Safety and Immunogenicity of vYF in Pediatric Population
Yellow Fever ImmunizationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Phase 3 Randomized, Modified Double-blind, Active-controlled Safety Study on vYF in Adults
Yellow Fever ImmunizationUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus in YF-naive participants
28 days after one dose of vYF vaccine

Seroconversion rates will be assessed using a YF MN assay Seroconversion is defined as a 4-fold increase in neutralizing Ab (NAb) titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value (Day 01)

Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus after 1 dose of vYF compared to seroconversion after 1 dose of the Stamaril in YF-naive participants (9-24 months)
At Day 29, 28 days post-vaccination (on Day 01) with vYF or Stamaril

Seroconversion rates will be assessed using a YF MN assay Seroconversion is defined as a 4-fold increase in NAb titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value

Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus after 1 dose of vYF compared to seroconversion after 1 dose of the YF-VAX in YF-naive participants (9-24 months)
At Day 29, 28 days post-vaccination (on Day 01) with vYF or YF-VAX

Seroconversion rates will be assessed using a YF MN assay Seroconversion is defined as a 4-fold increase in NAb titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value

Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus after 1 dose of vYF compared to seroconversion after 1 dose of the Stamaril in YF-naive participants (2-5 years)
At Day 29, 28 days post-vaccination (on Day 01) with vYF or Stamaril

Seroconversion rates will be assessed using a YF MN assay Seroconversion is defined as a 4-fold increase in NAb titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value

Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus after 1 dose of vYF compared to seroconversion after 1 dose of the YF-VAX in YF-naive participants (2-5 years)
At Day 29, 28 days post-vaccination (on Day 01) with vYF or YF-VAX

Seroconversion rates will be assessed using a YF MN assay Seroconversion is defined as a 4-fold increase in NAb titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value

Number of participants with immediate adverse events
Within 30 minutes after vaccination

Immediate adverse events are any unsolicited systemic adverse events reported in the 30 minutes after vaccination

Number of participants with solicited injection site reactions
Up to 7 days after vaccination

Solicited injection site reactions include injection site pain, erythema and swelling

Number of participants with solicited systemic reactions
Up to 14 days after vaccination

Solicited systemic reactions include fever, headache, malaise and myalgia

Number of participants with unsolicited adverse events (AEs)
Up to 28 days after vaccination

Unsolicited (spontaneously reported) AEs, not fulfilling criteria for solicited adverse reactions

Number of participants with medical attended adverse events (MAAEs)
Up to 28 days after vaccination

MAAEs

Number of participants with adverse events of special interest (AESIs)
Up to 6 months after vaccination

AESIs

Number of participants with serious adverse events (SAEs)
Up to 6 months after vaccination

SAEs

Percentage of Yellow Fever-naive Participants Who Achieved Seroconversion 28 Days Post Dose 1 Enrolled in European Union
28 days post dose 1 (Day 29)

Seroconversion was defined as a 4-fold increase in Nab titers as compared to the pre-vaccination value. YF-naive participants (or negative) at baseline corresponded to participants with no detectable YF Ab titers before vaccination. The YF NAb titers were determined using a validated live virus microneutralization (MN) assay. Percentages are rounded off to the tenth decimal place.

Number of participants with unsolicited adverse events
Within 28 days after vaccination

Unsolicited (spontaneously reported) adverse events not fulfilling criteria for solicited adverse reactions

Number of participants with Grade 3 fever
Within 28 days after vaccination

Grade 3 fever is defined as temperature ≥ 102.1°F

Number of participants with serious adverse events
From Day 0 to Day 180

Serious adverse events are collected throughout the study

Number of participants with hematology and biochemistry out-of-range test results
From Day 0 to Day 14

Hematology and biochemistry values that are out-of-range are assessed

Number of participants with YF and flavivirus viremia and out-of-normal-range biological test results in the event of severe fever, or suspicion of neurotropic disease or acute viscerotropic diseases
Within 28 days after vaccination

Investigators are provided with guidelines for recognition and assessment of potential viscerotropic and neurotropic events

Number of participants with seroconversion to YF virus
From Day 0 to Day 28

Seroconversion is defined as a fourfold increase in neutralizing antibody titers as compared to pre-vaccination value. Seroconversion is assessed from Day 0 (pre-vaccination) to Day 10, Day 14 and Day 28.

Number of participants with neutralizing antibody titers against YF virus above pre-defined threshold
From Day 0 to Day 180

Pre-defined threshold of 10 1/dilution

Geometric mean titers of neutralizing antibodies against YF virus
From Day 0 to Day 180

Geometric mean titer ratio Day 10/Day 0, Day 14/Day 0, Day 28/Day 0 and Day 180/Day 0

Number of participants with YF vaccinal viremia
From Day 0 to Day 14

Vaccinal viremia is measured by YF specific quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay in samples collected on Day 0, Day 1, Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, Day 10, and Day 14.

Level of YF vaccinal viremia
From Day 0 to Day 14

Vaccinal viremia is measured by YF specific quantitative RT-PCR assay in samples collected on Day 0, Day 1, Day 3, Day 5, Day 7, Day 10, and Day 14.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of participants with seroprotection to YF virus
At Day 01 and Day 29
Percentage of participants with seroconversion to YF virus
28 days after one dose of vYF vaccine
Geometric Mean Titers (GMTs) of neutralizing antibodies against YF virus
At Day 01 and Day 29
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
vYFEXPERIMENTALOne single dose of vYF will be administered subcutaneously at the 1st visit
Group 1 (9-24 months)EXPERIMENTALPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of vYF vaccine at Day 1 Booster phase: 1 injection of vYF vaccine at Year 3 (in a subset)
Group 2 (9-24 months)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of Stamaril vaccine at Day 1 Booster phase: 1 injection of Stamaril vaccine at Year 3 (in a subset)
Group 3 (9-24 months)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of YF-VAX vaccine at Day 1 Booster phase: 1 injection of YF-VAX vaccine at Year 3 (in a subset)
Group 4 (2-5 years)EXPERIMENTALPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of vYF vaccine at Day 1
Group 5 (2-5 years)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of Stamaril vaccine at Day 1
Group 6 (2-5 years)ACTIVE_COMPARATORPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of YF-VAX vaccine at Day 1
Group 7 (approximately 11-15 months)EXPERIMENTALPrimary vaccination phase: 1 injection of MMR vaccine at Day 1 in a cohort of 11 to 15 months of age vaccinated with vYF
vYF vaccineEXPERIMENTALA single dose on Day 01
YF-VAX vaccineACTIVE_COMPARATORA single dose on Day 01
Group 1EXPERIMENTAL1 injection of vYF vaccine at Day 1
Group 2ACTIVE_COMPARATOR1 injection of Stamaril vaccine at Day 1
Group 3EXPERIMENTAL1 injection of vYF vaccine Dosage 3
Group 4ACTIVE_COMPARATOR1 injection of YF-VAX

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Yellow fever vaccine (live)BIOLOGICALPharmaceutical form:Powder and diluent for suspension for injection-Route of administration:Subcutaneous
Measles, combinations with mumps and rubella, live attenuatedBIOLOGICALPowder, lyophilized, for suspension for reconstitution Subcutaneous or intermuscular
YF vaccine (live)BIOLOGICALPowder and diluent for suspension for injection Subcutaneous
Yellow fever vaccine (produced on serum-free Vero cells)BIOLOGICALPowder and diluent for suspension for injection - Subcutaneous
Yellow fever vaccineBIOLOGICALPowder and diluent for suspension for injection - Subcutaneous
Yellow fever vaccine (produced on serum-free Vero cells), Dosage 1 vYF vaccineBIOLOGICALPharmaceutical form: Powder and diluent for suspension for injection Route of administration: Subcutaneous
Yellow fever vaccine (produced on serum-free Vero cells), Dosage 2 vYF vaccineBIOLOGICALPharmaceutical form: Powder and diluent for suspension for injection Route of administration: Subcutaneous
Yellow fever vaccine (produced on serum-free Vero cells), Dosage 3 vYF vaccineBIOLOGICALPharmaceutical form: Powder and diluent for suspension for injection Route of administration: Subcutaneous
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites4

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 18 years on the day of inclusion\* \* "From 18 years" means from the day of the 18th birthday * Participants who are healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history and physical examination. * Able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply...

Countries:JapanHondurasMexicoPanamaUnited StatesFinlandFranceGermanySingaporeSpainThailand
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Yellow fever vaccine

What is the yellow fever vaccine used for?

The yellow fever vaccine is used to prevent yellow fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection. The investigational vaccine described here, known as vYF, is being developed for yellow fever immunization in both adults and children. It is intended to protect against infection by inducing an immune response to the yellow fever virus.

Who makes the yellow fever vaccine vYF?

The vYF yellow fever vaccine is developed by Sanofi, which trades under the ticker SNY. Sanofi is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials of this vaccine candidate in multiple countries, including the United States, Japan, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.

What phase is the vYF yellow fever vaccine in?

The vYF yellow fever vaccine is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational vaccine and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 3 program includes three trials, two of which are completed and one that is currently recruiting participants.

What clinical trials is the vYF yellow fever vaccine in?

The vYF yellow fever vaccine has been studied in several clinical trials. Completed Phase 3 trials include NCT07222059 in Japan and NCT07002060 in the United States. An ongoing Phase 3 trial, NCT07103148, is recruiting pediatric participants in Honduras, Mexico, and Panama. An earlier Phase 2 trial, NCT05011123, was conducted in Europe and Asia.

Is the yellow fever vaccine the same as vYF?

Yes, vYF is an alternative name for the investigational yellow fever vaccine produced on serum-free Vero cells. Other names used for this vaccine candidate include Dosage 1 vYF vaccine and yellow fever vaccine (live). These names refer to the same Sanofi-developed vaccine candidate.