LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Local health officials have expressed concern after seeing a spike in chickenpox cases this year, especially amongst children. So far in 2024, a total of 14 cases have been reported ...

The Florida Department of Health plans to repeal rules requiring schoolchildren to be vaccinated for hepatitis B, chickenpox ...

ANSWER: Yes, you can develop shingles. The only chicken pox vaccine licensed is a live, weakened strain of the chicken pox. It is less likely to lead to shingles than the live, strong strain that your ...

Buncombe County encourages chickenpox vaccine after uptick in cases in schools with low vaccination rates. Here's the latest ...

Scientists advising the Government have urged that chickenpox vaccines be introduced in the UK for young children. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises UK health ...

The virus has been found to peak during the spring. — -- Researchers have found that the chickenpox virus may actually be a seasonal disease, with more cases reported in the spring, according to ...

Skin rashes and fever, the common symptoms in both monkeypox and chickenpox have caused confusion among people although doctors have stressed that there is a difference in the way the symptoms of both ...

Parents are urged to remain vigilant when it comes to spotting the early signs of chickenpox. It comes as the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises UK health ...

Buncombe County officials have reported a rise in chickenpox cases among children, spanning from infants to teenagers.

CHICKENPOX can affect anyone, but it’s mostly seen in young children. For most people – especially when young – it’s relatively harmless and usually gets better within one to two weeks at home.

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). It causes an itchy, blister-like rash. Most people recover within 1 to 2 weeks, but ...

There is a chickenpox outbreak at the Hunts Bay Police Station in St. Andrew. The disclosure was made on Monday by Director ...