Find out more about infectious diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.
Diphtheria
A serious disease that causes breathing difficulties and can lead to heart failure
Tetanus
An infection that affects all the muscles of the body, including the ones used for breathing
Whooping cough (pertussis)
A serious bacterial infection of the nose, throat and lungs that can last for months and can be severe or life-threatening
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A common sexually transmitted infection that occurs in people of all genders
Meningococcal disease
A disease that can lead to swelling around the brain and blood poisoning
Flu (influenza)
A highly contagious viral infection that can make adolescents very unwell and can spread easily from person to person
Pneumococcal disease
A serious bacterial infection that can affect the brain, lungs and ears, especially in adolescents with certain medical risk conditions
COVID-19
An infectious disease that spreads easily and can cause serious illness in adolescents whose medical risk condition puts them at a higher risk for COVID-19 infection