Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chickenpox is usually mild but can lead to serious complications for some children (Getty Images) (Petko Ninov via Getty Images) A ...

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, ...

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 ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection that often impacts children. It is easily identified by an itchy, spotty, rash, however, that can also be the symptom of many other common conditions in ...

Chickenpox is a contagious disease. You or your child may be at risk if you have never had chickenpox or gotten the vaccine. Chickenpox causes a blisterlike rash, itching, tiredness and fever. This ...

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.

England's National Health Service (NHS) will offer the chickenpox vaccine to children from January 2026, marking the first time the jab has been included on the health service. The vaccine, also named ...

SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Health officially confirmed one case of chickenpox in a young adult. It is the first confirmed chickenpox case in the county in three years. A release from the health ...

RFK Jr.’s panel recommended halting MMRV vaccines for children under four and postponed voting on the hepatitis B schedule.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Rowan County Public Health has confirmed a case of chickenpox in a young adult, marking a rare occurrence in the area. The health department is actively providing investigative ...

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