The CDC’s new vaccine advisory panel has made a controversial call, pushing back the recommended age for the combined MMRV vaccine.

Discussions on the MMRV vaccine focused largely on rare instances of feverish seizures associated with the first dose, given ...

The panel said the vaccine, which includes protection against chickenpox, shouldn’t be given to children under age 4 because of a small risk for febrile seizures in younger kids.

Leading pediatric group calls committee “illegitimate.” ...

RFK Jr’s new CDC vaccine advisers recommended against the combined measles and chickenpox shot for young kids - The panel now ...

A U.S. advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday recommended that toddlers receive standalone chickenpox vaccines rather than a combined measles, mumps, ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked vaccine recommendation panel has just issued guidance that, if acted on, could overhaul ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes slated on whether to ...

Dr. Darren Kelly, Medical Director for Rowan County Public Health, said, “While chickenpox is often considered a mild ...

An ITV doctor has shared the signs of chickenpox all parents should be keeping an eye out for, especially as children return to the classroom for another school year and mix with other students.