We often think of chickenpox as a children's illness, but in reality, anyone can be affected. The virus can live dormant in ...

As adults age, the greater their chances of getting shingles. That is why health care experts recommend all adults 50 and older get vaccinated. "Oftentimes when somebody first starts developing ...

A concerned mother tipped her off, revealing that a group of parents had intentionally brought their children to the center ...

“Infected people are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. The incubation period for measles, from exposure to fever, is usually about 7-10 days, and from exposure to ...

The shingles vaccine isn’t just for preventing the rash—it may also help protect the heart and brain. According to research led by James Mbinta, the vaccine lowers the risk of heart attacks and ...

Measles is unlike other childhood viruses. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia. About 1 in 1,000 patients develops ...

Many of us remember measles before we had a vaccine. We either had it ourselves or had siblings and friends who contracted this “childhood illness” as it was referred to, ...

Its lethargy, cough, and fever are worse than a cold. Plus, measles can also cause brain swelling, blindness, and death.

The New York City doc warned against a practice that’s rumored to have picked up in Texas, where nearly 200 cases of measles ...

If you were born before 1957, you almost certainly had measles, whether you remember this or not, and if you were born before 1963, you probably did. Natural infection gives virtually 100% life-long ...

Skin reactions can be alarming, especially when they appear suddenly. Many people struggle to tell the difference between ...