Diseases

Disease

Effect

Vaccine

Diphtheria

Severe throat infection that makes it difficult to swallow and breathe

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DTaP, Td

Haemophilus Influenzae type b

Causes joint, ear, eye and lung infections, and meningitis which may lead to brain damage or death

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Hib

Hepatitis A

Serious liver disease that can cause "flu-like" symptoms, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), severe stomach pains, diarrhea, and in rare cases, death

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Hep A

Hepatitis B

Serious liver infection that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and in some cases, death

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Hep B

Human Papillomavirus

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US and can cause cervical cancer in women

HPV

Influenza (Flu)

A highly contagious infection that can cause respiratory distress in children.

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Flu

Measles

Causes a high fever, rash, sore eyes and cold-like symptoms. It can lead to hearing loss, breathing problems, pneumonia, brain damage and death

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MMR

Meningitis

An infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Causes severe illness and death

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MCV4

Mumps

Causes headache, fever and painful swelling of the cheeks and jaw. In some cases, it can lead to hearing loss, swelling of the brain and spinal cord, and brain damage

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MMR

Pertussis
(Whooping Cough)

Causes long spells of coughing that make it hard for a child to eat, drink and breathe. It can lead to pneumonia, seizures and death.

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DTaP

Pneumococcus

Leading cause of serious illness among young children worldwide. It is the most frequent cause of meningitis, blood infection, pneumonia, sinusitis and ear infections

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PCV 7

Polio

Can cause lifelong paralysis and deformity

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IPV

Rotavirus

Causes vomiting, fever and diarrhea that can lead to dehydration and hospitalization.

Rotateq

Rubella
(German Measles)

Highly contagious disease that causes fever and rash on the face and neck. Rubella during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or birth defects

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MMR

Tetanus
(Lock Jaw)

Causes severe muscle spasms, breathing and heart problems, and may lead to death

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DTaP, Td

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Highly contagious disease that causes fever, fatigue and weakness, followed by an itchy, blister-like rash

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Varicella