Public Health and Yellow Fever

Which phrase best describes the main goal of the public health officials after the Reed team’s discoveries?

• To create new medicines

• To launch a campaign against mosquitoes

• To build hospitals

• To study tropical diseases

How does the information about Dr. Finlay’s recognition contribute to the text?

• It shows that he was forgotten

• It highlights his importance in the fight against yellow fever

• It criticizes his lack of awards

• It shows a rivalry with Walter Reed

What is the central idea of the text?

• The history of the Panama Canal construction

• The role of mosquitoes in spreading diseases

• The efforts to combat yellow fever and its lasting impact

• The development of vaccines for various illnesses

What evidence from the text supports the claim that yellow fever can still be a threat today?

• The United States was free of the disease by 1905

• Many poor countries cannot afford the vaccine

• Statues of Carlos Finlay were set up in Cuba

• Dr. Max Theiler developed a vaccine in 1936

What does the word "sanitation" in the context of the text most likely mean?

• Medicine production

• Cleanliness and health measures

• Research and development

• Construction of buildings

What theme is conveyed through the story of the yellow fever vaccine development?

• The importance of teamwork in scientific discoveries

• The dangers of relying on animal testing

How does the mention of Dr. James Carroll’s research contribute to the text?

• It shows the transition from past to present research efforts

• It highlights the failure of early research

• It focuses on one scientist’s achievements

• It shifts the attention away from yellow fever

What is the meaning of "epidemic" as used in the text?

• A mild illness

• A widespread occurrence of a disease

• A new scientific discovery

• A type of vaccine

How do the details about the yellow fever outbreaks in Africa and South America contribute to the text?

• They show the global reach and challenge of combating yellow fever

• They highlight the success of eradication efforts

• They focus on governmental failures

• They emphasize the ease of controlling the disease

Which of the following is a reason for the difficulty in completely eliminating yellow fever, according to the text?

• Lack of scientific understanding

• The virus is only found in animals

• Insufficient funding for vaccination programs

• The disease is not serious enough to warrant concern