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

is primarily known to cause varicella in children and shingles in adults. But lately, this virus has also been reported to trigger severe complications like central nervous system (CNS ...

The shingles vaccine is recommended for healthy adults age 50 or older, and also for anyone age 19 years or older who has a ...

is primarily known to cause varicella in children and shingles in adults. But lately, this virus has also been reported to trigger severe ...

Increase in Adult Patients with Varicella Zoster Virus–Related Central Nervous System Infections, Japan. Emerging Infectious Diseases , 2024; 30 (12) DOI: 10.3201/eid3012.240538 Cite This Page : ...