Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Many diseases in the state of Maine can be prevented with the use of vaccines. You can get these diseases from direct contact or airborne droplet spread. Some will make you sicker than others. Look at the links below to learn more about these vaccine-preventable diseases.

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The Infectious Disease Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Program conducts surveillance for specific vaccine preventable diseases along with the Maine Immunization Program.

• Maine Immunization Program
• Vaccine Preventable Disease Reports
  • Reportable Infectious Diseases in Maine, 2007 Summary PDF*
• Maine statute and rules related to vaccine preventable disease surveillance
• Additional Resources