Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Chickenpox (varicella) is a very contagious rash illness caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV)

Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that causes a thick covering in the back of the throat, making it difficult to breathe.

Measles, also called Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. 

Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by the mumps virus. 

Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by a virus that spreads from person to person invading the brain and spinal cord and causing paralysis.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread via airborne droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person.

Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani. 

Viral hepatitis is caused by a virus that affect the liver.