Falling vaccination rates could lead to the return of previously eliminated diseases, and many more people will be at risk of ...

The symptoms are typically rather vague at first: pain, itching, fatigue. Might it be shingles? Dr Kerstin Lommel, chief physician in the Department of Dermatology and Allergology at Berlin's Helios ...

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MDMedically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and chickenpox are two contagious viral diseases. They both have "pox" in their ...

The first measles vaccine was licensed in 1963 and became part of the combination measles, mumps, and rubella, or MMR, ...

Learn who should get the chickenpox vaccine and who shouldn't, when to get it, and how vaccination prevents this viral illness and complications like shingles.

While both chickenpox and measles are viral infections, they are caused by different viruses. Learn about the differences in symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Newton Public Schools announced unvaccinated students will not be allowed back in school this fall unless they comply with ...

Despite the similar names, chickenpox and smallpox are very different diseases. Learn how to tell them apart.

A surprising new discovery suggests that a vaccine originally designed to protect older adults from shingles may also help ...

New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in ...

"Vaccines are a safe and effective way that individuals can protect themselves, their families and our community against many ...

According to state immunization data, vaccination rates among kindergartners in Massachusetts have been falling — from 95.9% ...