For one 15-year-old in Nepal, the misery continued long after the blisters burst. After some of her crusty scabs began to ...

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Health agency investigates St. Joseph County chicken pox outbreak at one school and in the Amish community following reports.

Expectant mothers have been reminded that chickenpox is “very dangerous” for pregnant women, amid an outbreak of the disease ...

Learn about shingles, a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Early treatment and vaccination are crucial for ...

The school district is encouraging families to monitor children for any signs of illness.

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. The students are “are ...

Yes and no. You can’t catch shingles from another person. But shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus, called varicella zoster, can be spread by person-to-person ...