We have looked at the many important historical events that occurred in Philadelphia during the late 1700’s. 
Now we will look at Yellow Fever.

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At the search icon type in Yellow Fever.

Click on Communicable Disease Fact Sheet

1. What is Yellow Fever?
2. How is Yellow Fever spread?
3. What are the symptoms of Yellow Fever?

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At the search icon type in Yellow Fever

Click on Yellow Fever Disease and Vaccine Information

1. List the groups of people the CDC does not recommend to be vaccinated.
2. List three countries in Africa and three countries in South America that still have Yellow Fever.

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1. How many people died in Philadelphia in 1793 from Yellow Fever?
2. Name the type of mosquitoes that spread Yellow Fever.
3. What is a pestilence?
4. Name two more years and cities when the epidemic was present?

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At the search icon type in Yellow Fever

Click on Yellow Fever and Dr. Walter Reed. 

Explain why cold weather and the draining of swamps stopped the fever.