{"id":2078201,"date":"2023-10-24T18:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T22:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/long-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T18:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T22:10:52","slug":"long-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/long-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers\/","title":{"rendered":"US researchers warn that a previously forgotten virus may resurface, and the country is ill-equipped to handle it."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flong-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078201&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Resurgence of Yellow Fever\u2062 in\u2064 the United States<\/h2>\n<p>The mosquito-transmitted illness yellow fever, which wreaked havoc in the South during the 1800s, may be making a comeback in\u200d the United States, according to a \u2064recent study.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cCurrently, the U.S. population is nearly entirely unvaccinated \u200cagainst yellow fever,\u200b and \u2064there\u200b are no vaccine doses in the U.S. Strategic \u200bNational\u2062 Stockpile,\u201d wrote the authors of a\u200c recent paper in the\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.ph\/Q4XBK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New\u2062 England Journal of Medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The authors further warned that in the event of a significant epidemic, yellow fever could rapidly spread through unimmunized populations across the American South. They\u200c expressed doubts about the U.S. government&#8217;s ability\u2062 to acquire and distribute vaccines in a timely manner,\u200b even if there was public\u200c demand.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related\u2062 Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Professor Exonerated After Being Alleged of &#8216;Unethical Practices&#8217; in Famous\u2063 COVID Vaccine Study<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">COVID and the Expansion and Abuse of State Power<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/23\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The authors identified \u2063large populations in southeastern U.S. cities like Galveston, Texas;\u2063 Houston, Texas; New Orleans, \u200bLouisiana; Mobile, Alabama; Tampa, \u2063Florida; and Corpus Christi, Texas as potential hotspots for an\u200b epidemic of the \u200dvirus. Yellow fever\u200c is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.<\/p>\n<p>During the 1800s,\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/long-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers\/\" title=\"US researchers warn that a previously forgotten virus may resurface, and the country is ill-equipped to handle it.\">yellow fever\u200c caused devastating epidemics<\/a> in \u2064southern U.S.\u200d coastal cities and those along the Mississippi \u200dRiver. It was often referred to as &#8216;yellow jack,&#8217; named after a nautical flag raised by \u200cships arriving\u200b from the Caribbean that were quarantined due to suspected\u200b cases of the\u200c disease.<\/p>\n<p>According to the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/yellowfever\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centers for Disease\u2063 Control and Prevention<\/a> (CDC), yellow \u200cfever has no\u2062 cure, and severe \u200ccases have a \u200chigh fatality rate. However, the CDC emphasizes that \u200cit is a\u200c rare cause of illness in the United States \u200dand is primarily \u200dfound in parts of South America and Africa where\u2062 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are prevalent.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 virus cannot be transmitted from \u2062person to person. It can only be spread through infected mosquitoes, not through coughing or other\u200d means.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/23162-yellow-fever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, a person infected with yellow fever can \u200dtransmit the \u2064virus to \u200ba mosquito that bites them.\u200d The mosquito \u200bcan \u2063then transmit\u200b the\u2062 virus to another person it bites. \u2063Therefore, it is crucial for\u2062 infected individuals to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites \u2062and further transmission.<\/p>\n<p>While there is no cure for yellow fever, officials recommend that\u2063 individuals traveling to \u2064tropical areas\u200c receive the yellow fever vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/yellow-fever#tab=tab_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Health Organization<\/a> states that infected travelers have occasionally \u2062introduced yellow fever to countries where the disease is\u2062 not endemic. However, successful transmission depends on the presence of specific mosquito species, suitable climatic conditions, and animal reservoirs to sustain the virus.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of yellow fever include fever, headache, muscle pain, body \u2063aches, vomiting, and nausea. Severe cases can lead to organ failure, hemorrhaging, \u2062and jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin).<\/p>\n<p>While some individuals may not experience symptoms, a small percentage of cases can progress to \u2063a more severe phase characterized by high fever, organ damage,\u200c and bleeding. Half \u2063of \u200dthese patients may die within a week to ten days.<\/p>\n<p>Early diagnosis of yellow fever is challenging as it resembles other illnesses. Polymerase chain\u200c reaction (PCR) testing \u2062and antibody identification are necessary for accurate detection.<\/p>\n<p>Yellow fever is \u200dresponsible for approximately 30,000 deaths worldwide each year, with the majority occurring\u200c in Africa. Around 200,000 people are infected \u2064annually.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, yellow fever outbreaks claimed\u200d thousands of lives in various U.S.\u2064 cities between 1793 and 1905 AD. However, these outbreaks were\u200d primarily concentrated in the\u200c southeastern region, including cities like Philadelphia, New York\u2062 City, and Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Experts recommend protective measures such as \u2063wearing appropriate clothing and using insect repellent\u200c to guard against mosquito bites, particularly during warmer months.<\/p>\n<p>The authors of\u200c the study\u2064 emphasize the need to prioritize yellow fever in\u2064 national pandemic-preparedness efforts,\u2062 given the current conditions\u2063 that could facilitate the resurgence of\u200c the disease in southern U.S. cities.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200c can\u200b public health\u2062 officials and\u2062 policymakers ensure\u2063 an adequate \u200dsupply of yellow fever vaccines in the United States?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ls traveling to areas where the disease is prevalent get vaccinated. \u2063The yellow \u2064fever vaccine is highly effective\u200c and provides long-lasting immunity. It \u2062is \u200crecommended for individuals aged nine months and older who are traveling to\u200c or living \u2063in areas at risk for yellow fever transmission.<\/p>\n<p>The recent \u200cstudy highlights the need for \u200cincreased awareness \u2062and preparedness in the United States regarding\u2063 yellow \u200bfever.\u2064 As global \u2062travel becomes more accessible, \u200dthe risk of importing and spreading infectious\u200b diseases increases. The\u200c authors of the study urge\u200c public health\u2062 officials and policymakers to take immediate action to ensure\u2063 an adequate supply of\u2062 yellow fever vaccines and to establish a comprehensive immunization program.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to vaccination, it is\u200c also crucial to \u200bcontrol mosquito populations and prevent mosquito\u2064 bites. This \u200dcan \u200cbe\u2062 achieved through measures such\u2064 as using \u2064insect repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants,\u200d and avoiding areas with stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.<\/p>\n<p>The resurgence of yellow fever in the\u2062 United States should serve as\u200c a wake-up \u200bcall for authorities to prioritize infectious disease prevention and\u2063 response. As \u2063demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the\u200b consequences of delayed\u2064 action and \u200dlack of preparedness can be devastating. It is\u2063 essential\u2064 to invest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-rep-maloney-says-government-is-ready-to-give-people-their-lives-back-thanks-biden\/\" title=\"New York Rep. Maloney Says Government Is Ready \u2018To Give People Their Lives Back,\u2019 Thanks Biden\">robust public health infrastructure<\/a> and maintain adequate stockpiles of vaccines and medical \u200dsupplies to effectively respond to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-disturbing-details-emerge-about-activities-involving-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology\/\" title=\"New Disturbing Details Emerge About Activities Involving The Wuhan Institute Of Virology\">emerging infectious diseases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u200c study emphasizes\u200d the importance of public education and\u200d awareness campaigns to inform individuals about the risks of yellow fever\u2063 and\u200b the available preventive measures. By promoting knowledge and understanding, \u200cindividuals can make informed decisions regarding their health and take\u2062 appropriate precautions \u200dto stay safe.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the resurgence of yellow\u2064 fever \u200din the United States\u2063 poses a significant threat to public health. The lack of widespread \u2064vaccination \u2063and the potential for rapid transmission \u2062raise concerns about the\u2064 country&#8217;s ability\u2064 to\u200b prevent and control an outbreak.\u2062 Immediate action is needed \u200cto ensure the availability \u200bof vaccines, strengthen\u200d mosquito \u2063control efforts, \u2063and educate the public about the \u2063risks and preventive \u2063measures.\u2064 By taking these steps, the United \u200cStates can\u2064 effectively combat the resurgence of yellow fever and protect \u200cits population from\u2063 this deadly \u200ddisease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study suggests that yellow fever, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, could make a comeback in the US. The authors of the study highlighted that the American population is largely unvaccinated against yellow fever, and there is a lack of vaccine doses in the US Strategic National Stockpile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":2078202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2078201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2078201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2078201\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2078202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2078201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2078201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2078201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}