How is yellow fever transmitted?
Mosquitoes
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How many years has yellow fever existed?
About 3,000 years
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My class has read a book about yellow fever---what year do you think the book took place? Where did it take place?
The book started in Cuba in around 1899. It ended in 1900.
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Where in the world can you most likely get yellow fever?
Africa or South America (hot places were mosquitoes are common)
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Is it possible to survive yellow fever?
Yes
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What are symptoms of yellow fever?
Fevers, chills, severe headaches, and vomiting are the most recognizable symptoms. Bleeding gums are also a sign that a person has yellow fever
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Is there a cure for it? What about a vaccine?
While there is no cure, there is a vaccine
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How soon do people get sick after being bitten by an infected mosquito?
Symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.
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Is yellow fever still around today?
Yes, mostly in South America and Africa. It is more common in warmer areas
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