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Meningococcal Group A, C, Y and W-135 Conjugate Vaccine
2015-10-14
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...
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles) Vaccine (MMR)
2015-10-14
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)...
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles) and Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine (MMRV)
2015-10-14
What are Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and what are the complications of these diseases?
These four diseases are caused by viruses. Measles, mumps and rubella are spread by contact with nose and throat secretions such as by coughing and sneezing. Varicella can be spread this way or by...
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
2015-10-14
What is Varicella and what are the complications of this disease?
Varicella is a common and highly infectious disease which causes an irritating blister-like rash. The rash or fluid filled lesions break out in stages on all areas of the body including the scalp and mucous membranes of the mouth...