Chickenpox (Varicella) is easily spread
from person to person through coughing and sneezing. It causes a
blister-like rash on the body. May sometimes lead to skin infections,
swelling of the brain, and pneumonia.1
Diphtheria is caused by a germ that may
affect the breathing system. Symptoms may include sore throat and fever. May
sometimes lead to difficulty breathing and coma.1
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by
the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It's usually caused by putting objects
contaminated with hepatitis A virus in the mouth or by having infected food
or water. Symptoms may include yellow skin or eyes, tiredness, stomachache,
loss of appetite, or nausea.1
Hepatitis B is an illness that affects
the liver. It is spread through infected blood and other body fluids.
Symptoms may include yellow skin or eyes, tiredness, stomachache, loss of
appetite, nausea, or joint pain. May sometimes lead to ongoing liver
illness, including liver cancer.1
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common
virus. Most types of HPV are harmless, like the ones that cause common warts
on the hands and feet. For most people, the body's own defense system will
clear the virus. However, certain types of HPV may sometimes cause cervical
cancer and abnormal cervical cells. Other types may sometimes cause genital
warts. HPV often has no signs or symptoms.2
Measles is caused by a virus. Symptoms may
include rash, high fever, coughing, runny nose, and watery eyes. May
sometimes lead to ear infections, pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and
seizures.1
Meningococcal Disease is caused by a
germ that can be spread from person to person by close contact. Symptoms may
include fever, rash, headache, or stiff neck. May sometimes lead to shock
and inflammation around the brain.3
Mumps is a virus that mainly affects the
glands near the jaw. Symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle ache, and
swelling around the jaw. May sometimes lead to inflammation around the
brain, pancreas, testicles or ovaries, and hearing loss.1
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a
bacterial infection that causes violent coughing and difficulty breathing.
Coughing may be so violent that it leads to difficulty eating or drinking.
May sometimes lead to pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and occasionally,
death.1
Rubella (German Measles) is a virus that
causes rash and fever. It is spread by coughing and sneezing. Especially a
concern for pregnant women.1
Tetanus (Lockjaw) is a disease of the
nervous system caused by a germ. Tetanus enters the body through a cut or
wound. Symptoms are painful muscle spasms, lockjaw, and difficulty
swallowing. May sometimes lead to death.1
References:
1. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccine-preventable childhood diseases.
Available at:
www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/child-vpd.htm.
2. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Genital HPV infection fact sheet. Available
at:
www.cdc.gov/std/HPV/STDFact-HPV.htm.
3. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Meningococcal disease. Available at:
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm.
