Itchy blisters, fever and headache are some common chicken pox symptoms. Help your child through this difficult time and find out how to offer relief and comfort.

If you/your child were present in the Pediatric Emergency Department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH) on January 24 and/or January 25, you may have been exposed to chickenpox (varicella). A ...

When the world was running scared about the monkey-pox virus in 2022, I asked the University of Houston college students I was teaching if they had heard of chickenpox. They stared at me blankly.

Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes a skin rash, starting with red bumps and progressing to blisters and scabs. It may also cause symptoms such as fever, headache, and ...

Varicella immunization should be prioritized for the following susceptible individuals: Varicella (chickenpox) is a generalized viral disease caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV), a deoxyribonucleic ...