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Yellow fever in Philadelphia, which peaked in 1793, is believed to have originated from infected mosquitoes that were introduced through ships arriving from the Caribbean, particularly from places like Haiti. The city, with its crowded living conditions and poor sanitation, provided an ideal environment for the disease to spread rapidly. The outbreak resulted in thousands of cases and significant mortality, leading to widespread panic and a temporary exodus of residents. Public health measures at the time were limited, exacerbating the crisis.
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What year did yellow fever strike Philadelphia?
1793 is when yellow fever was in philadelphia.
How many died from yellow fever?
over four thousand people died from yellow fever in philadelphia
What percent of population died from yellow fever in philadelphia?
over 4 thousand people died from yellow fever
Which year did the Philadelphia yellow fever begin?
In 1793.
What city had a yellow fever epidemic in 1793?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How did the yellow fever get to philadelphia?
More than likely from mosquitoes
What was another epidemic that struck philadelphia on 1793?
yellow fever
How did yelllow fever start in Philadelphia?
Mosquitos
What are some other illnesses that have grown into an epidemic in philadelphia?
yellow fever
When did yellow fever strike Philadelphia?
The answer is in late 1793 and before that in 1762
Did the mayor of Philadelphia die from yellow fever?
Mayor Samuel Powel died of Yellow Fever in 1793, according to the National Park Service at Independence Mall. It says so on the signage of his home in Philadelphia, PA.
When did George Washington return to Philadelphia after the yellow fever epidemic?
December 1793
