Avian Influenza
Avian Influenza, also known as Avian Flu or Bird Flu, is caused by an Influenza virus which naturally spreads amongst birds and animals - find information including symptoms, vaccination and when to seek medical advice
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is an acute, infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus that is commonly seen in children under 10 years old - find information including symptoms, vaccination and when to seek medical advice
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a highly contagious disease, caused by a bacteria that typically affects the respiratory system causing problems with swallowing and breathing
Healthcare Acquired Infection
Healthcare Acquired Infection (HCAI), also known as nosocomially acquired infection, is an infection that has occurred as a result of medical or surgical treatment, or contact with a healthcare setting
Measles
Measles is the most highly infectious viral illness, passed easily from person to person through direct contact with an infected person or through the air - find information including testing, prevention and vaccination
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by infection of the Monkeypox virus - find information including symptoms, vaccination and when to seek medical advice
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection in adults and children
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet Fever, also known as Scarlatina, is a contagious bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus, which is found on the skin and in the throat
Strep A
Strep A, also known as Group A Streptococcus or GAS, is a bacteria which causes infections in the skin, soft tissue and respiratory system
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can be easily spread to others - find information including symptoms, vaccination and when to seek medical advice
Viral Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is a common bacterial infection that causes diarrhoea and vomiting, affecting 1 in 5 people in the UK each year of all ages - find information including testing, prevention and vaccination
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) is used to describe a group of contagious viral infections caused by several distinct viruses that cause vascular damage resulting in bleeding or haemorrhaging
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough (also called pertussis) is caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium which is a respiratory infection that can be prevented through vaccination