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Yellow fever is a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas. It is caused by the yellow fever virus, which belongs to the flavivirus group. Humans and monkeys are mainily affected, and it is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Follow the links below to find information about yellow fever.
Created October 2007
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Travel health - yellow fever vaccine
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Better Health Channel
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Yellow fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of Africa and South America. Vaccination is a legal requirement for people travelling through infected areas. Avoiding mosquito bites is also recommended to reduce the risk of catching yellow fever or other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Oct 2009
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Yellow fever - general fact sheet
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Yellow fever is a viral disease of short duration and varying severity that is transmitted primarily by various mosquito species. This fact sheet covers: background; occurrence; vaccination requirement for travel; treatment; avoidance; quarantine measures; yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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Jul 2009
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Yellow fever
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NSW Health
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Yellow fever is a potentially fatal viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes in parts of South America and Africa. Immunisation is required for travellers to these parts of the world.
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Feb 2008
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Yellow fever - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Yellow fever is a vaccine-preventable illness of varying severity caused by an infection with a virus spread by certain mosquitoes.
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Mar 2007
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Insect borne disease prevention - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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When travelling overseas, you need to be aware of the dangers of insect-borne diseases, such as malaria, Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever.
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Oct 2004
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