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contagia

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plural of contagium

as in infections

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contagious diseases

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Vaccinations are available for several highly contagious diseases that can spread rapidly from classroom to couch.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
For the most contagious diseases, even a small dip in vaccination can trigger population-wide problems.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026

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