Children who catch chickenpox are typically advised to stay off school until all spots have formed a scab, which is usually ...

The NHS explain s that the rash of spots on your child's body can take on a variety of colours (pink, red, or darker than the ...

England’s NHS will roll out a free chickenpox vaccine for all children from January next year, in a move that could save families millions in lost workdays while protecting thousands of children from ...

IT’S a common childhood illness that most people think they can easily spot… thanks to that tell-tale rash. But chickenpox ...

The thought of chickenpox is enough to make any parent’s heart sink. Itchy, uncomfortable and miserable for your child, it’s also inconvenient as it means time off school or nursery for them, and ...

In a significant health initiative, the NHS has announced that young children will now receive a free chickenpox vaccine as part of their routine vaccinations. This new jab will be offered alongside ...

Young children will be offered a free chicken pox jab on the NHS as part of their routine childhood vaccinations for the ...

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 ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The virus is transmitted through direct ...

Four cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Fairview Elementary School, according to Buncombe County Health and Human ...

Chickenpox is a common infection in children, which causes an itchy, spotty rash. It spreads easily, with symptoms usually ...