Yellow fever virus, a flavivirus, istransmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Illness ranges in severity from a self-limited febrile illness to severe hepatitis and hemorrhagic fever. Yellow fever disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings, laboratory testing, and the possibility of exposure to infected mosquitoes. There is no specific treatment for yellow fever; care is based on symptoms. Steps to preventyellow fever include use of insect repellent, protective clothing, and vaccination. Yellow fever occurs in tropical regions of Africa and in parts of South America. Yellow fever is a very rare cause of illness in U.S. travelers. The last epidemic of yellow fever in North America occurred in New Orleans in 1905.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Details - details -details
This has been a week full up wrapping up lots of the little details.... have to get Yellow fever, Hepatitis, and who know what other shots. Appointment on Monday. Will be sending Elizabeth to horse camp with Malaria pills so we are protected in Tanzania. Trying to figure out the safest way to have money available while on our trip.
Hope I can get it all together!!!
Hope I can get it all together!!!
Elephant vs car
Thanks Annette for sending me this wonderful set of pictures.. Suspect I will need to take a lesson from our big friend and try to slow down while on our up coming trip!
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