vaccine-preventable diseases

Meningococcal disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. It often occurs without warning – even among people who are otherwise healthy.

Haemophilus influenza (Hib) is a bacterium that can cause infections, such as pneumonia and ear infections. The most commonly known type is Haemophilus influenza type b (also called Hib).

Very high immunization coverage is necessary to prevent the spread of many vaccine preventable diseases.

Measles is one of the most contagious of all diseases. Keeping measles immunization levels high in our communities is critical to preventing measles outbreaks.

Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment and genetics. Anyone can develop cancer, but many cancers can be prevented.