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Fatal Fever by Gail Jarrow

Fatal Fever

Tracking Down Typhoid Mary

Gail Jarrow

Astra Publishing House · Print & ebook · September 28, 2021

Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the world today — including a NEW chapter!

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Who it’s for
A gripping account of typhoid, Mary Mallon, and the public-health choices that shaped her fate.
Themes
Typhoid outbreak, Tracing infection, Public health decisions
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About this book

Learn about the 1907 outbreak of typhoid fever and "Typhoid Mary" in this book perfect to share with young readers interested in a historical perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic that is gripping the world today — including a NEW chapter! This engrossing story reveals the facts behind Mary Mallon, a hardworking Irish cook hired by several of New York’s well-to-do families, who ultimately came to be known as "Typhoid Mary".

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Read how Mary unwittingly spread deadly bacteria, the ways an epidemiologist discovered her trail of infection, and how the health department ultimately decided her fate. Young readers will be on the edges of their seats wondering what happened to Mary and the innocent typhoid victims. The book includes a new chapter about the COVID-19 pandemic, a glossary, timeline, list of well-known typhoid sufferers and victims, further resource section, author's note, and source notes.

History of an Outbreak

A gripping account of typhoid, Mary Mallon, and the public-health choices that shaped her fate.

Come here for

  • A historical case that makes the spread of disease vivid
  • A young-reader-friendly bridge to the COVID-19 pandemic

Expect

  • A narrative tracing infection and its investigation
  • A glossary, timeline, and new chapter on COVID-19

Where it sits

20th Century U.S.90%
Illness & Injury74%
Scientific Discoveries38%

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Publisher categories

  • Illness & Injury
  • 20th Century U.S.
  • Scientific Discoveries
Authors
Gail Jarrow
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
September 28, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Typhoid outbreak · Tracing infection · Public health decisions
Reading lane
Illness & Injury