The signs of chickenpox and when you should see a doctor

The signs of chickenpox can include fever, loss of appetite, and an itchy rash. Here's how to know if you have it and when to ...

Chickenpox outbreak in Westfield schools underscores declining vaccination rates

We are definitely seeing a decline in vaccination rates,” said Fawne StPierre, the school district’s health and safety ...
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Westfield Public Schools confirms chicken pox outbreak: five known cases

Westfield Public Schools are dealing with an outbreak of chicken pox, with five confirmed cases reported across four different schools this week.

Chickenpox vaccine: who can get it, when and why?

The chickenpox – or varicella – vaccine is now available free of charge for all babies born on or after October 1st, 2024.

If you've had chickenpox you're at risk of a painful condition called shingles — here's why

Once you've had chickenpox, the virus never leaves your body and can cause shingles later in life as your immune system ...
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CDC adopts ACIP recommendations for COVID-19, chickenpox vaccines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will update its immunization schedules for the COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccines to adopt recent recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization ...