During the construction of the [[Panama Canal]], yellow fever came and went in waves, paralyzing the entire community. Other than [[malaria]], it was one of the worst killers of the people in [[Panama]]. Although for years it had been a threat to the natives, canal workers were especially vulnerable. | During the construction of the [[Panama Canal]], yellow fever came and went in waves, paralyzing the entire community. Other than [[malaria]], it was one of the worst killers of the people in [[Panama]]. Although for years it had been a threat to the natives, canal workers were especially vulnerable. |