Chicken pox (varicella) is the disease people get when they are exposed to the varicella-zoster virus for the first time.

A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus ...

Adults should discuss with their doctors about whether this vaccine is necessary. It is recommended that adults 50 and older ...

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives say that if re-elected Nov. 26 they will introduce a universal shingles ...

The print ads featured a prominent display of a person’s back, highlighting where shingles rashes typically emerge.

Varicella-zoster virus causes chickenpox and is a member of the herpes virus group. It is extremely contagious and causes a ...

Adults should discuss with their doctors about whether this vaccine is necessary. It is recommended that adults 50 and older receive two doses of Shingrix, the shingles vaccine, two to six months ...

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives promised on Tuesday to introduce a universal shingles vaccine program for people 65 and older if re-elected Nov. 26, the latest in a series of ...

1:52 PCs targeting key voters with campaign pledges Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservatives promised on Tuesday to introduce a universal shingles vaccine program for people 65 and older if re ...

Avoiding common vaccine mistakes when you're over 50 is also important. Doctors say they see one in particular for various ...