Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Introduction Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis….
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccination
Introduction Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The…
Whitmore’s Disease — Melioidosis
Introduction Whitmore’s Disease, also known as Melioidosis, is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei….
Whipworm Infection — Soil-Transmitted Helminths
Introduction Whipworm infection, also known as trichuriasis, is a parasitic disease caused by the nematode Trichuris trichiura. It is one…
Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE)
Introduction Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) is a rare but potentially serious mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects horses and humans….
West Nile Virus Infection (WNV)
Introduction West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that has emerged as a significant global public health concern. First…
Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System — WISQARS
Introduction The Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) is a powerful, interactive online database maintained by the Centers…
Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance
Introduction Waterborne diseases are a significant global health concern, affecting millions of people annually and resulting in severe health and…
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Introduction The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a critical component of the United States vaccine safety monitoring infrastructure….
Vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most significant public health interventions in human history, credited with saving millions of lives and…