Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chicken pox can spread quickly in people who aren't vaccinated. (Illustration: Liliana Penagos; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration ...

All feature rashes – but it's how and where they appear that needs closer inspection.

Douglas, 4, who attends home school groups, suddenly developed a cough, conjunctivitis and a rash after going to a few group activities with other children. He was recently diagnosed by a doctor with ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announces there has been two outbreaks of varicella (commonly known as chicken pox) in the state since early ...

The varicella vaccine is highly effective and decreases chickenpox cases significantly. Chickenpox is contagious 1-2 days before you develop a rash and until all blisters crust over. If untreated, ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...