Yellow Fever

ABOUT

Yellow fever is an arbovirus (arthropod borne virus) that is most commonly reported among persons living in or traveling to countries with tropical climates where the virus is present and actively being transmitted by mosquitoes. Yellow fever is most commonly reported in South America and Africa. A vaccine is available to protect travelers from infection.

COMMUNITY

• CDC Travelers' Health Information
• CDC Information: Yellow Fever

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

• Report within 24 HOURS to the local health department
• CDC Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women

LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

• Surveillance Protocol
• Case Definition
• Case Report Form
• WVEDSS

DATA AND SURVEILLANCE

• Arboviral Diseases
• Mosquito Surveillance
• Zoonotic Disease Report