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  1. Ebola virus disease (EVD)

    Ebola virus is a rare disease that can causes severe symptoms and can be life-threatening.

  2. Bird flu (avian influenza)

    The symptoms of bird flu in humans are similar to those of regular influenza.

  3. Zika virus

    Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus. There is no cure, specific treatment or vaccine for Zika virus.

  4. 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.

  5. Hepatitis A

    Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.

  6. Cold sores

    Cold sores are blisters around the mouth and nose, caused by the herpes simplex virus.

  7. Polio and the late effects of polio

    Polio is a serious disease that can cause life-threatening paralysis and possibly death.

  8. Streptococcal infection - group A

    Streptococcal infection group A can cause sore throats (pharyngitis), scarlet fever or impetigo (school sores).

  9. Mpox

    Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the mpox virus.

  10. Leptospirosis

    Leptospirosis is a disease spread from animals to humans, caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira.

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