Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever Outbreak, September 6, 2024

Situational Context Yellow fever (YF) is a viral hemorrhagic fever. It is transmitted to human by Aedes aegypti, mosquitos infected with the YF virus. The case-fatality rates can exceed 50% among severe cases. YF can be prevented through immunization with the YF vaccine, which is safe, inexpensive and reliable.  A single dose of the vaccine…

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