This factsheet explains chickenpox (varicella) to support nurses in identifying and managing the common childhood disease.

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

DOCTORS are warning parents that ‘chickenpox parties’ are never a good idea. The gatherings – which aim to expose children to ...

Many people think chickenpox isn’t that serious, but the disease can actually be life-threatening. Chickenpox caused more than 10,000 hospitalizations and up to 150 deaths every year before the ...

Cases of the common childhood infection can soar between March and May and there's one symptom many would not recognise ...

The shingles vaccine is recommended for healthy adults age 50 or older, and also for anyone age 19 years or older who has a ...

The owner of a children's indoor activity centre has described a secret plan to arrange a "chickenpox party" at her venue as ...

Children can also get an MMRV vaccine, which adds protection against varicella, better known as chickenpox. In the U.S., the MMR vaccine is given to children in two doses. The first dose ...

You might’ve seen that a soft play manager recently condemned a parent’s private plans to host a chickenpox party at her ...

The global varicella vaccines market is set for consistent growth, with revenue expected to reach USD 3,258.6 million in 2024 and expand at a CAGR of 2.4% through 2034, ultimately reaching USD 4,115.4 ...