The Devastating History of Yellow Fever in the U.S.

The emergence of yellow fever in the United States brought death and panic, but also initiated a cascade of research and discovery. The tireless work of scientists initiated theories of how the disease was spread, from miasmas to virus-harboring vectors, and led to the development of vaccines and diagnostic technology that are still commonly used today.

Presented by: Andrea Prinzi Ph.D., MPH, SM(ASCP) (she/her/hers). bioMérieux, Inc. | Field Medical Director, US Medical Affairs

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[MrsAwal]

Yeah mosquitoes hitched rides on slave ships… laughable. Their lifespan isn’t that long.