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Where was the first successful vaccine against yellow fever developed?
Quick Answer
The first successful yellow fever vaccine was developed in the United States in the 1930s, then used widely in Africa and South America.
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The first successful yellow fever vaccine, known as 17D, was developed in the 1930s by Max Theiler and colleagues. Theiler worked in the United States, and the vaccine later became important in yellow fever-endemic regions of Africa and South America. Yellow fever is spread by mosquitoes and can cause severe bleeding and organ failure. The vaccine is still one of the most effective ways to prevent outbreaks.
Key Facts
1.Developed in the 1930s
2.Associated with Max Theiler
3.Used in Africa and South America
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