One case of chicken pox has been confirmed in Winnetka. Cook County Dept. of Public Health urges parents to watch for ...

Collin County health officials report a rise in chickenpox cases, sparking concerns of potential spread to Tarrant County ...

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 ...

Many people think chickenpox isn’t that serious, but the disease can actually be life-threatening. Chickenpox caused more than 10,000 hospitalizations and up to 150 deaths every year before the ...

A growing body of evidence suggests the vaccine may also lower risk of stroke and heart attack ...

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 ...

A 65-year-old male requests a zoster immunization because his spouse has come down with shingles. He does not have symptoms of varicella or zoster and is unsure if he had chickenpox as a child or ...

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 ...