This factsheet explains chickenpox (varicella) to support nurses in identifying and managing the common childhood disease.

At least 300 measles cases have been reported across the U.S. in the past year, with outbreaks in 14 states, and public ...

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious disease caused by the Herpes varicella virus. After an incubation period of 14 to 21 days the illness starts with fever and generally feeling unwell.

The Classical Academy says its central campus is in outbreak status due to at least three students with chickenpox.

Scarlet fever also increased, especially on the Pacific coast. The Public Health Service could give no figures on chicken pox since the disease is not reportable, but many hospitals noticed a big ...

Chicken pox symptoms Chicken pox symptoms can sneak up on your child when you least expect it. At first, it may seem like ...

Chicken pox spreads through airborne particles and ... fatigue, headaches and a fever lasting several days. Rarely, the disease can lead to serious complications, like infected blisters, pneumonia ...