Public health officials in Kentucky say Varicella, commonly known as chicken pox, is a highly contagious viral illness, still ...

Five cases have been reported to date, including four students and one household member.

Many of us experienced chickenpox as kids. The illness, which typically causes fever, headache, appetite loss, and an itchy, bumpy, red rash, is caused by Varicella zoster virus (VZV). Even though we ...

In her latest column, Dr Jane Wilcock highlights that from January, a free chicken pox vaccine will be added to the UK ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella ...

In her latest column, Dr Jane Wilcock highlights that from January, a free chicken pox vaccine will be added to the UK ...

The Hawaii Department of Health today said it is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox at Kilauea Elementary School on Kauai.

DULUTH, Minn. - Selling lollipops infected with chicken pox and sending them through the mail goes too far, local proponents of "natural vaccination" say. Earlier this year, a Nashville, Tenn., woman ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the ...