(UPDATED June 12, 2014) The varicella vaccine was introduced 15 years ago. Since then, there has been a reduction in the incidence of varicella as well as subsequent hospitalizations from varicella.

On September 18th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory committee voted to make a significant change to the nation's childhood vaccine schedule during its first gathering ...

The committee voted for separate MMR and varicella vaccines for the first dose in toddlers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to sit at a table outfitted for a speaking session. Behind him are official flags depicting the seal of the US Department of Health and Human Services and a screen ...

Since aspirin is no longer given to children with varicella or influenza, Reye's syndrome has become a very rare disease in the United States. No cases of Reye's syndrome have been associated with ...

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The virus is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes ...

Background. This national, sentinel prospective study aimed to identify children with severe hospitalized varicella, despite availability of universal 1-dose vaccination since 2005, and determine ...