What childhood diseases do vaccines prevent?
· Measles · Mumps · Rubella (German measles) · Polio · Diphtheria · Tetanus (lockjaw) · Pertussis (whooping cough) · Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis A · Varicella (chickenpox) · Pneumococcal disease Vaccines can’t prevent children from getting minor illnesses like colds, but they can keep children safe from many serious diseases. Without vaccinations, your child could get very sick.