The chickenpox vaccine is often bundled with the vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella in one shot, called the MMRV (measles-mumps-rubella-varicella). Talk with your child's doctor about the ...

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 ...

After a case of measles was confirmed in Jefferson County, officials recommend the MMR vaccine. What to know about it before ...

A heat rash can look similar to chickenpox, however, it’s important to know how to tell the difference as chickenpox is highly contagious and can have severe consequences.

The signs and symptoms of measles usually start 7–14 days after exposure to the virus, and include rash, fever, a runny nose, cough and conjunctivitis. The rash usually starts on the face or neck, and ...

A soft play center owner has slammed “selfish” parents who deliberately hosted a chickenpox party at her venue. Jane Coulson, the owner of an indoor activity center in England, was shocked and ...

Four Northeastern University graduate students were diagnosed with chickenpox last week, according to an email sent to students by the school’s health and counseling services.

Louisville health officials say they are seeing a concerning spike in chickenpox cases. They say there have been 14 reported cases just this year, with seven of them being reported in November.