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After scientists confirmed that mosquitoes can transmit yellow fever and other diseases, mosquito control emerged as an important public health measure. Discover how Americans have managed mosquitoes at home and abroad through this selection of items from the NLM collection.

A man stands atop large mosquito with a bat in his hand; the words "It's up to you: dengue-yellow fever control" surround him

It's Up to You: Dengue-Yellow Fever Control, 1945

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US public health officials enlisted the help of all Americans to control mosquitoes. This film explains how a successful anti-mosquito campaign promoted its work and recruited various community groups to participate in voluntary activities.