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.

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

Mumps is a contagious viral illness that causes fever and swelling of the salivary glands. The best way to be protected from mumps is to be vaccinated.

Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. The best protection is vaccination.

Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus. There are vaccines for both.

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.