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

Other symptoms can include a high temperature, aches and pains, generally feeling unwell and loss of appetite. Sign up for ...

Cases of the common childhood infection can soar between March and May and there's one symptom many would not recognise ...

DOCTORS are warning parents that 'chickenpox parties' are never a good idea. The gatherings - which aim to expose children to the virus to 'get it over with' - put kids at risk of "serious ...

and vaccinations in that age group are critical as people could be walking around contagious with chickenpox for weeks and not show any signs or symptoms."People who may be immunocompromised ...

So, what exactly is shingles? Read on to find out more. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral illness caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. If ...

The NHS recommend that if you develop the signs of chickenpox you need to stay at home and should not expose the virus to anyone who is vulnerable. Here’s everything you need to know about ...