The Cincinnati Health Department is urging the public to take proactive steps after a recent cluster of chickenpox cases in the community.The health department said there are currently four cases in ...

STATE COLLEGE — Three cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Penn State's main campus according to University Health Services. According to a release from campus health officials, members of the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Local health officials have expressed concern after seeing a spike in chickenpox cases this year, especially amongst children. So far in 2024, a total of 14 cases have been reported ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's health department officials are seeing a spike in chickenpox cases. So far, 14 cases have been reported this year, with seven in November alone. All cases were ...

The varicella vaccine is highly effective and decreases chickenpox cases significantly. Chickenpox is contagious 1-2 days before you develop a rash and until all blisters crust over. If untreated, ...

Chickenpox used to be a common infection in the United States. For example, in the 1990s, about 4 million people got chickenpox every year, and more than 10,000 people experienced hospitalization. In ...

Chickenpox is highly contagious, with the NHS recommending anyone who has it stay home until the spots form a scab. Chickenpox can be dangerous for those who are vulnerable, such as newborns, anyone ...

Measles typically lasts longer than chickenpox and can cause other symptoms, including a high fever, runny nose, and inflamed eyes. Chickenpox can also cause a fever, headache, and fatigue. Chickenpox ...

Two countries, two different approaches to protecting children from chickenpox. While the UK prepares to introduce a combined vaccine covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) in a single ...

WASHINGTON - U.S. deaths from chickenpox dropped to the lowest level ever after a vaccine to prevent the childhood disease was introduced in 1995, a study shows. In the five years before the vaccine, ...