Yellow Fever Directory
Yellow fever is a viral infection spread by a bite from an infected mosquito. It's from the same family of viruses as Zika, dengue fever, and West Nile virus. It’s most often found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America and Africa. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of yellow fever, including what it feels like, how to avoid it, and much more.
Medical Reference
What Travel Immunizations Do You Need?
Which vaccines should you consider before international travel? WebMD provides a summary of what you'll need to stay healthy abroad.
Yellow Fever
WebMD explains yellow fever, a disease that is carried by mosquitos and can lead to liver failure and death.
Mosquito Bite Illnesses
Along with causing that itchy red bump, a mosquito bite can spread diseases, including West Nile, Zika, chikungunya, encephalitis, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria.