A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia by reducing the risk of varicella-zoster virus ...

The chickenpox vaccine should be introduced on the NHS for young children, scientists advising the Government have recommended. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which ...

Key information on the implementation of a new chickenpox vaccination programme has been released by the government.

A universal varicella vaccination programme should be introduced as part of the routine childhood schedule, scientists advising the UK's health departments said. The Committee took into consideration ...

Chickenpox causes itchy blisters and fever. While medical advice is crucial, home remedies offer relief. Calamine lotion ...

The thought of chickenpox is enough to make any parent’s heart sink. Itchy, uncomfortable and miserable for your child, it’s also inconvenient as it means time off school or nursery for them, and ...

The CDC officially adopted recommendations made​ by the agency's vaccine advisory committee, whose members were hand-picked by Secretary Kennedy.

Is camphor safe for chickenpox Read ahead to know as a paediatrician explains why this common home remedy can be dangerous ...

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 ...

When most people think of chickenpox, they picture itchy red blisters on kids missing school. But here’s the surprising part: ...

Vaccine exemptions overall are also on the rise. Almost 1,800 students in Allegheny County submitted medical, religious or ...

When my mother came to my school that Wednesday morning back in spring 1982, she had to break the grim news to me that from ...