1 Vitamin D Deficiency âLow Vitamin D has been associated with several types of cancer as well as certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus. 2  HIV/AIDS âNearly half of the people who get HIV/AIDS are African American, suffering more deaths than any other race.
The most common vaccine-preventable diseases among travellers are influenza and hepatitis A. Other vaccines to consider for travel include rabies, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis and measles. Many vaccines can be given by flexible accelerated schedules to ensure early protection.
In the United States, the availability of vaccines has reduced or nearly eliminated many infectious diseases that once caused death for thousands of children and adults. Below is a list of 10 deadly diseases that have been eliminated or virtually eliminated in the U.S. thanks to preventative vaccines. Smallpox In the 18th and 19th centuries, smallpox was a worldwide endemic disease that was a leading cause of death.