Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
With 2,010 notified cases so far this year, chickenpox has been spreading across Australia, with alerts issued in Northern New South Wales. The highly contagious varicella zoster virus typically causes a mild illness in children but can be severe in adults, and those with abnormal immune systems. Symptoms begin
Chickenpox
Kollam, Kerala, has reported over 100 cases of chickenpox in a single week, with health authorities on high alert as the virus spreads quickly. The humid post-monsoon climate in the region creates ideal conditions for the virus to multiply and spread. As a result, doctors and health experts are urging
Vaccines
The National Health Service (NHS) in England will introduce a new combined MMRV vaccine, including protection against chickenpox, as part of its routine childhood vaccination program from January. This move aims to prevent severe complications from the virus and alleviate parents of the burden of taking time off work to
Vaccines
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock has urged parents to take up the new chickenpox jab as it is rolled out on the NHS in England from January, warning against the spread of misinformation from conspiracy theorists. The vaccine, which will form part of a new combined immunisation on the childhood vaccination
Vaccines
The National Health Service (NHS) is set to introduce a chickenpox vaccine to its routine childhood vaccination program, starting from January. The vaccine, which will be added to the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) jab, aims to protect around 500,000 at-risk children per year. This move is expected
Vaccines
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is set to introduce a vaccine for chickenpox as part of a new combined immunisation programme. The vaccine, which will be offered to children at GP practices from January 2026, will protect around 500,000 children from the virus every year. Chickenpox is
Vaccines
A vaccine against chickenpox, a common childhood illness, is set to be introduced in the NHS's routine childhood vaccination program in England, officials announced. The jab, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will form part of a new combined MMRV vaccine. Ministers hope it
