Yellow fever

Information for the general public

Source
of infection
Yellow fever is an acute viral
haemorrhagic disease transmitted by
mosquitoes, belonging to the Aedes
and Haemogogus species.

Types of
exposure & prevention
Yellow fever is transmitted through mosquito bites. Prevent it by:

Getting vaccinated. Avoiding mosquito Sleeping under bed Wearing long sleeved, Using window nets Reducing mosquito
Yellow fever vaccine bites by using nets light-coloured clothing to prevent breeding by clearing
gives lifelong repellents outdoors, especially mosquitoes from bushes, keeping
immunity. after sunset entering grass short

Symptoms

Fever Yellow eyes Dark urine Vomiting blood Diarrhoea Slow pulse

Actions to take in case If you experience symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
of symptoms: