The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Everyday Health: Amy Edwards, assistant professor of pediatrics, recommended treating fevers or minor aches from chickenpox with acetaminophen (Tylenol). “You should absolutely not use aspirin, as ...

Chickenpox in adults may be more severe and more dangerous to health than in children. Moreover, chickenpox in adults may be more severe and more dangerous to health than in children. Therefore, its ...

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The Hawaii Department of Health reports the community outbreak of chickenpox on Kauai has expanded, raising concerns the highly contagious disease will continue to spread.

An increase in chickenpox cases has been reported among children in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, spreading easily in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A chickenpox vaccine will soon be rolled out on the NHS in England, the government has confirmed. The jab, available from January, ...

An alert that a case of chickenpox was confirmed in campus on Feb. 17 caused a mild alarm around TCU with students worrying if they would be infected, a university official confirmed to the ...

MIAMI – Florida's surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the first step in his plan targets four specific vaccines. Earlier this month, the Department of Health had a ...

Mumbai-Pune expressway faced another weekend traffic nightmare with heavy vehicles causing significant delays. This follows a ...