Vaccine Preventable Diseases

To ensure the health and well-being of Georgia residents, vaccine preventable disease (VPD) surveillance activities are critical

Public Health collects reports of VPDs, investigates outbreaks, and makes prevention and control recommendations.

Chickenpox

Chickenpox (varicella) is a very contagious rash illness caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV)
Diphtheria

Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease that causes a thick covering in the back of the throat, making it difficult to breathe.
Measles

Measles, also called Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease.
Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by the mumps virus.
Polio

Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by a virus that spreads from person to person invading the brain and spinal cord and causing paralysis.
Pertussis

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread via airborne droplets from the respiratory tract of an infected person.
Tetanus

Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani.
Viral Hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is caused by a virus that affect the liver.

Other Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Vaccination is the best way to prevent vaccine preventable diseases.

DPH Epidemiology