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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicken pox can spread quickly in people who aren't vaccinated. (Illustration: Liliana Penagos; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration ...

All young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS. The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab, given at 12 and 18 months of age, ...

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.

Last week, five cases were reported linked to Kīlauea Elementary School. As of this morning, five additional cases were reported from three other schools: Hanalei Elementary School, Kauaʻi Christian ...

Hawaii health officials investigate chickenpox outbreak at Kauai school – Hawaii News, Health and Fitness | The Garden Island ...

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at Kīlauea Elementary School on the ...