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Pertussis (Whooping Cough) |
Pertussis is also known as whooping cough, and is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. |
Pinworms (threadworms) |
Pinworms are tiny (5 to 13 millimetres), thread-like, white worms that can live in the colon and rectum of humans. They are very common in children. Pinworms are not dangerous. |
Polio (Poliomyelitis, acute) |
Polio (poliomyelitis) is a vaccine preventable disease. It is a potentially deadly disease caused by the poliovirus. It is very contagious. Canada has been certified “polio-free” since 1994 thanks to our vaccination program. |