Which disease has a vaccine?
Find out more about the most commonly recommended vaccines.
| Vaccine | Disease |
|---|---|
| BCG | Tuberculosis |
| Hep B | Hepatitis B |
| Polio | Poliovirus |
| DTP | Diphtheria |
What diseases did vaccines eliminate?
14 Diseases Nearly Eliminated by Vaccines
- Polio.
- Smallpox.
- Tetanus.
- Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis A.
- Rubella (German measles)
- Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
- Measles.
What viruses have been vaccinated?
Examples include tetanus, diphtheria, mumps, measles, pertussis (whooping cough), meningitis, and polio. Many of these infections can cause serious or life-threatening illnesses and may lead to life-long health problems. Because of vaccines, many of these illnesses are now rare.
What are the most common diseases treated through a vaccine?
Top Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Flu. 4/11.
- Polio. 5/11.
- Pneumococcal Disease. 6/11.
- Tetanus. 7/11.
- Meningococcal Disease. 8/11.
- Hepatitis B. 9/11.
- Mumps. 10/11.
- Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) 11/11. What it is: A bacterial disease that infects the lungs (pneumonia), brain or spinal cord (meningitis), blood, bone, or joints.
Is Hepatitis vaccine Live?
YES! The good news is that there is a safe and effective vaccine for hepatitis B. The vaccine is a series, typically given as three shots over a six-month period that will provide a lifetime of protection. You cannot get hepatitis B from the vaccine – there is no human blood or live virus in the vaccine.
Is rabies a live vaccine?
Two rabies vaccines are available in the United States. Both vaccines contain inactivated rabies virus. HDCV vaccine (Imovax, Sanofi Pasteur) is produced in human diploid cell culture.