Preventable Diseases

Here’s a brief list of some preventable diseases in pediatrics (many preventable through vaccination, healthy lifestyle, and safety measures):

Measles (vaccine-preventable)

Mumps (vaccine-preventable)

Rubella (vaccine-preventable)

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (vaccine-preventable)

Polio (vaccine-preventable)

Influenza (vaccine-preventable)

Hepatitis A & B (vaccine-preventable)

Tetanus & Diphtheria (vaccine-preventable)

Rotavirus (vaccine-preventable)

Chickenpox (Varicella) (vaccine-preventable)

Meningococcal Disease (vaccine-preventable)

Pneumococcal Infections (vaccine-preventable)

Type 2 Diabetes (largely preventable with healthy diet and exercise)

Obesity-related complications (preventable with nutrition and activity)

Dental caries (cavities) (preventable with oral hygiene and fluoride)

Iron deficiency anemia (preventable with balanced diet)

Accidental injuries (falls, burns, poisoning, drowning) (preventable with safety measures)