as in infections
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 diseases
After Monarez's termination, resignation letters followed from CDC Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry and top officials for immunization and contagious diseases.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The state’s health department is also allowed under Florida law to require vaccination for other contagious diseases.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Good hand hygiene can lower the risk of spreading contagious diseases, as can taking precautions like masking in indoor crowded settings.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
He is currently being housed in the Rikers' facility reserved for individuals with contagious diseases and medical conditions requiring constant care.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The state’s health department is also allowed under Florida law to require vaccination for other contagious diseases.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Good hand hygiene can lower the risk of spreading contagious diseases, as can taking precautions like masking in indoor crowded settings.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
He is currently being housed in the Rikers' facility reserved for individuals with contagious diseases and medical conditions requiring constant care.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contagious diseases
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Will eradicated diseases make a comeback if vaccination rates decline?—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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With respiratory viruses also prevalent in colder weather, how can people distinguish between seasonal allergies and a virus?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Contagious diseases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contagious%20diseases. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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