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

Chickenpox most commonly affects children under age 10, most of whom have mild disease. Only around 7% of cases involve adults over age 20, who are far more likely to experience severe illness.

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 ...

Smallpox and chickenpox might seem similar. They both cause rashes and blisters. They both have “pox” in their names. But other than that, they’re completely different diseases. You really ...

Chickenpox and measles are both caused by viruses. Both cause a rash, but other symptoms can differ. Vaccinations are available for both conditions, and some treatments are similar.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes a skin rash, starting with red bumps and progressing to blisters and scabs. It may also cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and ...

Chickenpox tends to peak in Ireland from around January to May, but this can change somewhat from year to year. “There’s always some of it around,” says Conroy.

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

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

4 Northeastern grad students have chickenpox, university says The students live off campus and are required to isolate for three weeks after exposure, the Boston Public Health Commission determined.