Can Yellow Fever be prevented?
Yes. Yellow fever is preventable by immunization. Travelers to countries with yellow fever should get the yellow fever vaccine. Symptoms of Yellow Fever There are many symptoms of yellow fever. The symptoms vary from person to person and one person may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms of yellow fever are: • high fever • chills • headache • muscle aches • vomiting • backache Symptoms of yellow fever usually appear between 3 and 6 days after being infected by a mosquito. Yellow fever must be monitored by a doctor. After a brief recovery period, the infection may lead to shock, bleeding, and kidney and liver failure. How is Yellow Fever diagnosed? Yellow fever is diagnosed by a blood test. Who is at risk for Yellow Fever? People are at risk when they travel to an area where there is yellow fever in humans or monkeys and there are mosquitoes to spread the virus. Complications of Yellow Fever Severe yellow fever infections can be fatal. Can Yellow Fever b
