In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules

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

Cincinnati Health Department raising awareness about cluster of chickenpox in area

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 ...
STAT

When kids are vaccinated against chickenpox, they’re less likely to get shingles, too

Children who are vaccinated against the virus that causes chickenpox are getting a twofer: Not only are they protected against irritating and potentially scarring chickenpox, but they appear to have a ...

Six chickenpox cases confirmed in Sumner County, including two at Howard Elementary

Sumner County Schools confirmed its vaccination guidelines are aligned with Tennessee state law. For chickenpox, the law ...
Newsweek

Are Chickenpox Parties Safer Than Vaccines? Absolutely not. Here’s Why | Opinion

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. There is a debate raging in the United States about "chickenpox parties." The debate was prompted by the Kentucky ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Kauai chickenpox outbreak doubles, expands to more schools

The Hawaii Department of Health reports the community outbreak of chickenpox on Kauai has expanded, raising concerns the highly contagious disease will continue to spread. In addition to the five ...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii health officials investigate chickenpox outbreak at Kauai school

The Hawaii Department of Health said it is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox at Kilauea Elementary School on Kauai. To date, five cases have been reported among four students and one household ...