Measles is caused by a virus that enters the body via the respiratory system. It is a highly contagious disease which has the potential to cause serious complications. Fortunately, the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963 and subsequent implementation of global vaccination drives has significantly reduced the incidence of measles and/or its complications over…
Tag: Contagious diseases
Varicella (aka Chickenpox)
Varicella, or what we commonly call chickenpox, is an infectious communicable viral disease that mostly affects children. However, it can also occur in adults – particularly those who have not had chickenpox during their childhood or have not been vaccinated. Symptoms Chickenpox is typically characterised by the appearance of around 250-500 itchy blisters all over…
Is it a Cold? Is it the Flu?
It can be a bit tricky to differentiate between the common cold and the flu (influenza) – particularly during flu season. They are both infectious diseases that are communicable, and are both caused by viruses that attack the nose, throat and, sometimes, the rest of the respiratory tract or lungs. Let’s take a look at…
The Bio Log 