IT’S a common childhood illness that most people think they can easily spot… thanks to that tell-tale rash. But chickenpox ...

The NHS explain s that the rash of spots on your child's body can take on a variety of colours (pink, red, or darker than the ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The virus is transmitted through direct ...

CHICKENPOX jabs will be offered to all children on the NHS for the first time from today. Vaccination against the varicella ...

Chickenpox is a common infection in children, which causes an itchy, spotty rash. It spreads easily, with symptoms usually ...

The NHS is rolling out out a vaccine for young children that protects against chickenpox. From today, youngsters across the ...

Wales’ Chief Medical Officer, Professor Isabel Oliver, said: “Chickenpox is a very infectious disease. It is very common.

Children who catch chickenpox are typically advised to stay off school until all spots have formed a scab, which is usually ...

In a significant health initiative, the NHS has announced that young children will now receive a free chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine vaccinations. This new jab will be offered alongside ...

NHS chiefs say the roll-out of the vaccine, combined with the current MMR jab, could save the UK economy £39m a year in reduced treatment costs and sick days ...

Four cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Fairview Elementary School, according to Buncombe County Health and Human ...