The first patient that I cared for as a pediatric intern was a four-year-old boy who had severe brain inflammation from ...

Some children will go on to develop complications. In rare cases chicken pox can cause a swelling of the brain, called ...

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may vote to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule, despite what experts say ...

The chickenpox vaccine will be given as two doses at 12 and 18 months of age, combined with the existing MMR jab which provides protection against measles, mumps and rubella. The new combined vaccine ...

Dr. Darren Kelly MD, Medical Director of Rowan County Public Health, emphasized the importance of vaccination, stating, ...

Shingles is a painful condition caused by the herpes zoster virus. Because about 1 million people in the United States get shingles yearly, it's important to know how to treat the condition and what ...

Before Kennedy was health secretary, ACIP would typically vote in June to reaffirm recommendations for shots against ...

Rowan County Public Health has a confirmed case of chickenpox in a young adult. The health department is providing investigative support, testing, and education.

SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Health officially confirmed one case of chickenpox in a young adult. It is the first confirmed chickenpox case in the county in three years.  A release from the health ...

People had a lower risk of heart attack and stroke if they were vaccinated against shingles Shingles outbreaks have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay ...

Dermatologists say a skincare routine should start with three things — a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer to hydrate the face ...