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Infectious Diseases

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Hib Disease

Hib disease is a serious illness that can cause meningitis, pneumonia, and other serious infections, with infants and children younger than age 5 years most at risk

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and the most common types of viral hepatitis in the US are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C

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Flu (Influenza)

Flu is a contagious disease caused by an influenza virus and can cause serious illness in people, even if they are otherwise healthy

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Ebola

Ebola is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with a virus that can cause illness in humans and other primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees)

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Dengue

Dengue viruses are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and although symptoms can be mild, severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours

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Coronaviruses (COVID-19)

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as COVID-19, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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Mpox

Mpox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with mpox virus and is spread through contact with an infected animal, human, or contaminated surface

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Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads easily through coughing and sneezing

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Norovirus

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads through contaminated food, water, surfaces, or contact with an infected person and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain

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Pneumococcal Disease

Pneumococcal disease is caused by common bacteria that can infect different parts of the body and is a leading cause of serious illness in people of all ages

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