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1. Highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the Bordetella bacterium.

2. Was the leading cause of childhood illness before the vaccine. Killed nearly 20,000 children per year in the early 1900's. Caused by a bacterium that releases a toxin and can damage lung tissue.

3. A sexually transmitted disease that has been shown to cause cervical cancer.

4. Caused by a virus. Causes a rash and flu like symptoms. Can cause death.

5. This disease causes meningitis which is a bacterial infection of the brain and spinal cord.

6. Caused by a virus can cause temporary or permanent paralysis. This virus is only found in humans so vaccination has been able to reduce or wipeout the virus in most countries.

7. The virus that causes chicken pox

8. gastrointestinal disease that causes severe fluid loss

9. Commonly called lockjaw it is not spread person to person. It is a bacteria found in soil, dust, manure and enters the body through a deep puncture wound. It is almost always fatal if untreated.

10. Caused by a virus. Causes fever, muscle aches, and swelling of the glands in the mouth and throat. Can cause brain inflammation and even deafness.

11. Caused by a virus also known as German measles. Causes a rash and flu like symptoms. During pregnancy Rubella can cause miscarriage and birth defects.

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