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  1. Apr 17, 2024 · Fever 1793” is a historical fiction novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. The plot follows fourteen-year-old Matilda Cook who lives in Philadelphia during the devastating yellow fever epidemic of 1793. Mattie dreams of expanding her family’s coffeehouse, but the fever turns her world upside down.

  2. Apr 25, 2024 · The yellow fever epidemic of 1793 was a tragic and transformative event in Philadelphia's history, impacting the city socially, economically, and medically. The timeline provides a broad overview of the key events during this challenging period.

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  4. 3 days ago · 1. Yellow Fever. The quarantine station on Staten Island. Image from New York Public Library. In August 1793, a yellow fever epidemic hit Philadelphia, killing around 5,000 residents out of...

  5. 6 days ago · How is yellow fever spread? Answer: mosquito bites It was only in 1902 that Dr. Walter Reed discovered that the disease was spread by the female mosquito, Aedes aegypti.

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  6. Apr 30, 2024 · Amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured photos of the blue-and-chestnut bird on a beach—but he didn’t realize just how special the “mind-bending” encounter was, until later

  7. 4 days ago · A Stamford man has recovered from one of the deadliest tickborne diseases in the country - Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The Connecticut Department of Health says a man in his 40s appears to be ...

  8. Apr 24, 2024 · Some of the most common symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever are a high fever, chills, muscle aches, and confusion. Patients may also have nausea, vomiting, and a severe headache. Sometimes, patients may develop a specific type of rash within three to five days after infection.

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