1. Yellow Fever

2. What is Yellow Fever? Disease caused by a virus
Get’s it’s name because it causes liver failure turning ill people yellow.
Three cycles of the virus:
Sylvatic (jungle)
Intermediate (Savannah)
Urban

3. Who Can Get Yellow Fever?
People living/visiting sub-Saharan Africa and tropical South America

4. How do you get Yellow Fever?
Bite of infected mosquito
Mosquitoes are infected when they bite monkeys and then spread it to humans.

5. What are the Symptoms?
Severity ranges based on age of infected person.
High fever
Chills
Vomiting
Backaches
Liver Failure

6. What Should I Do If I Might Have Yellow Fever?
No specific treatment
Rest
Drink fluids
Take Pain Reliever

7. Additional Information
Prevented by :
Get Vaccine!
Wear long sleeves/pants when outdoors
Use Insect spray
Use bug nets