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- Ebola virus disease (EVD)
Ebola virus is a rare disease that can causes severe symptoms and can be life-threatening.
- Bird flu (avian influenza)
The symptoms of bird flu in humans are similar to those of regular influenza.
- Zika virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. There is no cure, specific treatment or vaccine for Zika virus.
- Why immunisation is important
Immunisation saves lives. It protects you, your family and your community. And it also helps protect future generations by eradicating diseases.
- Hepatitis A
Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.
- Cold sores
Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
- Polio and the late effects of polio
Polio is a serious disease that can cause life-threatening paralysis and possibly death.
- Streptococcal infection - group A
Streptococcal infection group A can cause sore throats (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or impetigo (school sores).
- Mpox
Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the mpox virus.
- Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.