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Communicable Diseases

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Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases are illnesses caused by viruses or bacteria that people spread to one another through contact with contaminated surfaces, bodily fluids, blood products, insect bites, or through the air.

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Measles (Rubeola)

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Measles (English)

A colorful infographic about measles in Spanish features cartoon children and medical illustrations in the foreground, with text boxes detailing symptoms and risks against a pink and white background.

Measles (Spanish)

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