Common childhood diseases

Want to understand more about the world’s most common childhood diseases, including the symptoms and risks associated with each, so that you can make informed vaccination decisions on behalf of your child? Click on the links below to discover the annual number of cases, symptoms to look out for and potential complications.

Chickenpox

Diphtheria

Hib

Hepatitis B

Measles

Meningococcal disease

Mumps

Pneumococcal

Polio

Rotavirus

Rubella

Tetanus

Tuberculosis

Whooping cough