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Vaccine-preventable diseases

Measles, polio, whooping cough and other infections that childhood vaccines protect against. Understand the symptoms, risks, and vaccines associated with each disease.

Diseases
20
Vaccines
27
Schedules
8

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Diseases vaccines prevent

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Tuberculosis

A bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and can be severe in babies.

Vaccine: BCGRoutine vaccination
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Polio

A viral infection that can cause permanent paralysis in young children.

Vaccine: OPV · IPVRoutine vaccination
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Diphtheria

A bacterial infection that can block breathing and damage the heart.

Vaccine: DTaP · DTwPRoutine vaccination
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Tetanus

A serious infection caused by bacteria entering through wounds.

Vaccine: DTaP · DTwPRoutine vaccination
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Whooping cough

A highly contagious cough that is especially dangerous for young babies.

Vaccine: DTaP · DTwPRoutine vaccination
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Measles

A highly contagious viral infection causing fever, rash and serious complications.

Vaccine: MMR · MMRVRoutine vaccination
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Mumps

A viral infection best known for causing painful, swollen cheeks.

Vaccine: MMR · MMRVRoutine vaccination
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Rubella

A usually mild infection that causes serious birth defects during pregnancy.

Vaccine: MMR · MMRVRoutine vaccination
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Hepatitis A

A liver infection spread through contaminated food and water.

Vaccine: HepARecommended vaccine
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Hepatitis B

A liver infection that can become long-term if caught in infancy.

Vaccine: Pentavalent · HexavalentRoutine vaccination
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Hib disease

A bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and pneumonia in young children.

Vaccine: Pentavalent · HexavalentRoutine vaccination
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Pneumococcal disease

A group of infections including pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections.

Vaccine: PCVRecommended vaccine
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Rotavirus

A common cause of severe diarrhoea and dehydration in babies.

Vaccine: RotavirusRecommended vaccine
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Chickenpox

A very contagious infection causing an itchy, blistering rash.

Vaccine: MMRV · VaricellaRecommended vaccine
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Typhoid

A bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water.

Vaccine: TCVRecommended vaccine
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Influenza

A viral infection of the airways that returns every year and hits young children hard.

Vaccine: InfluenzaRoutine vaccination
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HPV infection

A very common virus that usually clears by itself but can cause cancer years later.

Vaccine: HPVRoutine vaccination
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Meningococcal disease

An uncommon bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and turn serious within hours.

Vaccine: MCV · MenBRoutine vaccination
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COVID-19

A respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Vaccine: CovidRoutine vaccination
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RSV

A common winter virus that is mild in most children but a leading cause of hospital care in babies.

Vaccine: RSV_mAbRoutine vaccination
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This information is provided by TinyDose for general understanding only and is not medical advice. Vaccine names, ages and doses can vary by country, brand and individual circumstances. Always follow the guidance of your pediatrician or local health authority for your child’s vaccination schedule.

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