Dear Doctor: Should older adult, who never had chickenpox, get the shingles vaccine?
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 ...
Dr. Roach: 63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.
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What To Know about Varicella-Zoster Virus, the Cause of Chickenpox and Shingles
Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...
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To Your Good Health: 63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
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 ...
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Laboratory Diagnosis of HSV and Varicella Zoster Virus Infections
HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.
Chickenpox outbreak in Odisha’s Gajapati district; 30 affected, 3 critical
Chickenpox affects 30 in Khajuripada, Gajapati. Three women critical. Medical response by ASHA workers and district team ...
Risk of mpox being ‘confused with chickenpox’ after new killer strain detected in the UK – how to spot the difference
A NEW strain of the mpox virus has been detected in the UK, and now an expert has warned not to confuse the symptoms with ...
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Clark County has 406 cases of whooping cough — the highest number in Washington
Clark County is experiencing an alarming spike in whooping cough and chickenpox cases among children — outbreaks that health ...
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Whooping cough, chickenpox outbreaks hit Clark County schools
Clark County Public Health officials are warning residents about a rise in whooping cough cases and chickenpox outbreaks ...