The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Vaccine-associated varicella zoster virus infection is rare in adults who are otherwise healthy. Vaccine-associated (V-A) varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections are rare in adults, although it should ...

A recent study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reveals that a two-dose varicella vaccination program to all children under the age of 12 who had not had chickenpox reduced the ...

Researchers report an alarming increase in varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections in adults calling for vaccination and public health measures The study was led by Professor Tetsushi Yoshikawa, along ...

A health worker prepares to administer a vaccine in Los Angeles, California in January 2022 - Copyright AFP/File Frederic J. BROWN A health worker prepares to ...

Background. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) can present as a myelopathy with spinal astrocyte infection. Recent studies support a role for the neurokinin-1 receptor (NK-1R) in virus infections, as well ...

The Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of chickenpox (varicella) at Kīlauea Elementary School on the ...

Varicella vaccination resulted in a 99 percent reduction in the incidence of varicella among persons aged younger than 20 years, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious ...