3) Yellow fever Flashcards
1
Q
Is it a bacterial disease ?
A
NOO. Viral
2
Q
How is it transmitted ?
A
Through infected mosquitoes
3
Q
What does yellow in the name indicate ?
A
Jaundice
4
Q
Symptoms of yellow fever ?
A
Fever, headache, jaundice, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue
5
Q
Is vaccine available ?
A
YESS
6
Q
Which region is this more prevalent in ?
A
Africa and South America
7
Q
Which global programme talks of Yellow fever ?
A
Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) – 2017-2026. This is under coalition of GAVI, UNICEF, WHO aims at ending Yellow fever by 2026
