Per CDC: Key points Meningococcal disease is serious and can be deadly in hours. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are important....

Per CDC Key Points Meningitis is inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Many different things can cause...

Per CDC Key points Measles is very contagious and can be serious. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk. Two doses of...

Per CDC Key points Bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae can cause many types of infections. Some of these infections are mild, while...

Per CDC Key points Group B Streptococcus (group B strep, GBS) bacteria cause GBS disease. GBS disease includes many types of...

Per CDC Key points Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus spreads mainly through...