as in infection
sickness that can be passed from one person, plant, or animal to another
Parents are advised to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases.
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Recent Examples of contagious disease
Despite having some of the nation’s strictest school vaccination laws, California reported a decline last year in the share of kindergarten students who were immunized against measles, including in 16 counties where students no longer have herd immunity against one of the most contagious diseases.
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Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and brain swelling.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Sixteen counties reported that measles vaccination rates fell below herd immunity against one of the most contagious diseases.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and brain swelling.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases.
—TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Sixteen counties reported that measles vaccination rates fell below herd immunity against one of the most contagious diseases.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious disease
Noun
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He was hospitalized again for several days in March 2023, this time for a pulmonary infection.—
Henry Chu,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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At age 21, Pope Francis had part of one lung removed because of a respiratory infection.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cases have also been reported in areas where the virus has not been historically located, such as the coffee-growing Caldas region, according to the president’s office.—
Fernando Ramos and Sanika Tank,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, about 90% of unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus will get measles.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While much research is still needed into the disease’s progression, Edgerly said people can take steps to potentially reduce their risk.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fighting the disease for over 30 years, Peters and his charity fundraised and sought to raise awareness on new treatments for cancer patients.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pet owners should watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian with concerns, according to Douglas County health officials.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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As of April 1, no illnesses had been reported, Walker's Wine Juice said.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Contagious disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20disease. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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