PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878
This collection uses primary sources to explore the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1878.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Yellow Fever
This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information on yellow fever. The site is broken into the following sections: Yellow Fever Disease, Yellow Fever Vaccine Requirements, Yellow Fever Precautions, and Risk...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Very detailed overview of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Includes the history of the disease, how it is transmitted, treatment options, pictures and much more.
The Economist
The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos.
Other
Virginia Department of Health: Typhus Fever (Flea Borne)
Fact sheet on flea-borne typhus fever. Includes the symptoms of typhus, how it is spread, what the treatments are, and much more information.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Department of Health: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
From the New York State Department of Health, a communicable disease fact sheet on Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Harvard University
Harvard University Library Open Collections Program: The Yellow Fever
Students investigate the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Some topics explored are Benjamin Rush, the Santo Domingan influence, and background information on the yellow fever. Additional resources include web pages, references, and...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Yellow Fever Cause Discovered
You have probably never heard of anyone you know having Yellow Fever. But in the early 1900s, it was mysterious as well as deadly. How was it transmitted? What did people do to try to prevent getting sick? Read the story at this site.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Scarlet Fever
Features a general overview of scarlet fever which is a strep throat infection with a rash. Learn what it is, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Rift Valley Fever
The Classroom of the Future provides a nice activity integrating many subject areas. Students work in groups to research outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Kenya, and determine actions to control and prevent its spread. Background...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Fever 1793
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Oregon Boundary Dispute and Oregon Fever
Article outlining the disputes and events in the 1840s leading to the acquisition of the Oregon Territory which included land west of the Continental Divide between northern California and the Province of British Columbia.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Dengue Fever
Learn about how Dengue is transmitted and what it does to the human body.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Chocolate Fever
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Chocolate Fever" by Robert Kimmel Smith. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
British Library
British Library:dreamers and Dissenters: Filth and Fever
A brief account of British history where learners examine the causes and effects of filth and fever during the Victorian era in England.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Pinata Fever: Add and Subtract With Negative Numbers
A fast paced game where students add and subtract positive and negative integers quickly so they can smash a pinata. Three levels of play, and instructional help is available as they progress.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Benjamin Rush
The fourth of seven children born to Quaker parents, Benjamin Rush was the most famous physician of his time. Known and respected by many of the Founding generation, Benjamin Rush treated illnesses such as yellow fever and smallpox,...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Education: Disease Maps
Disease maps that trace the incidence of West Nile virus, encephalitis and dengue fever across the United States and its territories demonstrate one of the many uses of geography.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Ebola [Pdf]
A fact card on Ebola hemorrhagic fever explains where this disease occur and the symptoms.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: B. M. Bower
This site features the author B. M. Bower including the full text of 11 novels including Cabin Fever and six short stories including "The Spirit of the Range".
Read Works
Read Works: Buzz Off
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists genetically engineering a mosquito that will not carry a disease called dengue fever. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Curated OER
Kids Health: First Aid & Safety
This website includes several links that will help you learn first-aid skills that you might need to use in emergency situations. Learn how to deal with allergic reactions, animal bites, fevers, heat illness, nosebleeds, and other...
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