Yellow fever vaccine available in Mount Kisco
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- February
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The state Health Department has designated the Mount Kisco Medical Group as a yellow fever vaccination center.
Yellow fever is a viral disease found in certain parts of Africa and South America. Jungle yellow fever, of tropical Central and South America, occurs predominantly among adult males 20 to 40 years old who are exposed in the tropical forests.
Initial symptoms may be dengue-like and include fever, headache, vomiting and backache. As the disease progresses, the pulse slows and weakens, and bleeding of the gums and bloody urine occur. Jaundice may also occur, according to the state Health Department’s Web site.
Anyone planning to travel to those regions are advised to get the vaccine at least 10 days prior to departure.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call the medical group’s office at 914-241-1050.
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on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 at 12:26 pm by Candice Ferrette. 
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