This document discusses vectors and vector-borne diseases. It begins by defining a vector as an organism that transmits a pathogen between reservoirs and hosts. It then describes different types of vectors, including insects, ticks, and molecular biology vectors. The document outlines several vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. It concludes by stating that vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of viral diseases and affect crops, animals, and humans, so protective measures against vectors are important.