The availability of vaccination against chickenpox has significantly reduced the occurrence and spread of this disease.

May 13, 2011 - Michael Koger

Varicella, or chickenpox, is a common childhood disease, and vaccination has made prevention much easier.

May 12, 2011 - Michael Koger

Exposure to chickenpox during pregnancy can cause serious problems for infants of non-immune mothers. Serologic tests for immunity can allay many fears.

Jan 14, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Chickenpox is a well-known childhood disease which quickly runs its course in a matter of days, but diagnosis and management afford the best outcome.

May 14, 2011 - Michael Koger

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by varicella zoster herpesvirus. Can a person catch chickenpox from someone with shingles, and vice versa? Here's the low-down on VZV.

Oct 25, 2009 - Tami Port

Chickenpox's frequently asked questions will clear your doubts on how to manage this viral infection appropriately.

Sep 18, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Learn about the common infections caused by this group of viruses, including symptoms and treatment.

May 24, 2011 - Kathleen Sanders

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). While the vaccine for VZV is recommended, the virus itself may have some hidden benefits for kids.

Aug 12, 2010 - Elizabeth Batt

After an episode of chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus lies dormant in nerves and may later develop into shingles (herpes zoster).

Jun 23, 2010 - Diane Ursu

Looking for information on the varicella vaccine? Find out what chickenpox is, varicella vaccine information, and the vaccination side effects.

Jan 20, 2010 - Renee Holmes

Chickenpox or Varicella is caused by the virus Varicella zoster . It is usually a disease of childhood, but can occur in adulthood too.

Sep 18, 2008 - Hanish Babu

Shingles, or herpes zoster, will occur in one of three Americans, but preventive measures are quite effective.

May 19, 2011 - Michael Koger

Shingles, a neurological illness, is the adult resurfacing of the chickenpox virus. The zoster-varicella virus lies dormant in a person who had childhood chickenpox.

Feb 10, 2007 - Jennifer Gerics

Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. Vaccination can prevent the disease, and reduce discomfort if infection occurs.

Oct 26, 2009 - Tami Port

Shingles is a medical condition characterized by a strange, burning pain resulting in a rash that has typically broken out on one area of the body.

Nov 26, 2011 - Rachel P Ricucci

Shingles is an infectious condition which results from a previous bout of chickenpox, and careful management is necessary.

May 18, 2011 - Michael Koger

People use the word "shingles" to mean different conditions. Some mean the rash, others mean the pain. Learn what shingles is and how it can be prevented.

Jun 30, 2010 - James Cooper

The shingles vaccine decreases the risk of having a shingles outbreak by 51% in those who have never had shingles. It is unknown if it prevents recurrence.

Jun 23, 2010 - Diane Ursu

In about 10%-20% of cases, chickenpox is followed later in life by shingles, characterized by a painful rash.

May 10, 2007 - Judy Arbique

The risk of getting shingles increases with age and the only way to decrease the chances of getting the painful infection is to get the shingles vaccine.

Sep 24, 2009 - Tami Nicholson