What are measles, mumps and rubella, and what are the complications of these diseases? These three diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing. Measles (red measles or rubeola)...
What is meningococcal disease and what are the complications of this disease? Invasive meningococcal disease is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis (N. meningitidis). There are many different groups or types of this bacteria that can cause disease and each type is...
What is Hepatitis A and what are the complications of having Hepatitis A disease? Hepatitis A is one of several types of hepatitis virus that attack the liver. It is most commonly spread by contact with the feces of an infected person either directly (person to person, sexual...
Diphtheria is caused by bacteria that infect the nose and throat. These bacteria release a poison that may cause breathing problems due to the throat closing over as a result of a grayish membrane developing. In addition, heart failure and paralysis may occur. The bacteria that...
This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) diseases. This vaccine is used as a booster dose to those vaccines received prior to age seven years and it will boost immunity against these diseases. It may also be used as a primary series for...