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 see a doctor.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 56-year-old male who never had the chicken pox. When the first of my children was born, I had blood tests done to see if I’d ever been exposed. I had not, so I received the ...

Starting next school year, incoming high school students in Montezuma County will be required to have two chicken pox, or varicella, vaccinations – a change from the previous requirement of one ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - State Health Officials hosted two vaccine clinics to vaccine people who were exposed to chicken pox at an overflow shelter, officials said. A small number of varicella (chicken pox) ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Department of Public Health has issued an alert about a dramatic spike in chickenpox cases this year. CDPH said nearly 400 cases have been identified since January 1, the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella ...

To avoid another vaccination, some parents are turning to chickenpox parties. Feb. 2, 2009 — -- It's the kind of party any child would want to attend, equipped with the coolest toys, the latest ...

Dear Dr. Roach: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella ...