Yellow Fever
Current as of: June 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Leslie A. Tengelsen, PhD, DVM – Epidemiology
Yellow fever is a serious viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes. It occurs mostly in Africa and South America. A vaccine is available that can prevent yellow fever. Symptoms of yellow fever usually appear suddenly and may include: Fever. Headache. Slow heartbeat. Yellowish skin (jaundice). Vomiting. Bleeding from…