Chicken Pox - Varicella Virus
Information about the rash we know as chicken pox caused by the varicella virus.
Chicken Pox
Chicken pox is a common, usually self-limited, infection caused by the varicella virus. Learn more about the varicella virus, what the chicken pox rash looks like, and how chicken pox is diagnosed.
Chicken pox is a common, usually self-limited, infection caused by the varicella virus. Learn more about the varicella virus, what the chicken pox rash looks like, and how chicken pox is diagnosed.
Chicken Pox Treatments
Chicken pox is normally treated with over-the-counter medications to control symptoms, but some cases should be treated with antiviral medications. Learn more about the various treatments available for chicken pox.
Chicken pox is normally treated with over-the-counter medications to control symptoms, but some cases should be treated with antiviral medications. Learn more about the various treatments available for chicken pox.
Chicken Pox Complications
Even though chicken pox is usually a benign condition, approximately 14,000 people are hospitalized in the US each year because of complications. Learn more about the potentially life-threatening complications of chicken pox.
Even though chicken pox is usually a benign condition, approximately 14,000 people are hospitalized in the US each year because of complications. Learn more about the potentially life-threatening complications of chicken pox.
Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
Should pregnant women who are exposed to chicken pox or who acquire a chicken pox infection be worried about complications? Find out more about the risks of chicken pox in pregnancy.
Should pregnant women who are exposed to chicken pox or who acquire a chicken pox infection be worried about complications? Find out more about the risks of chicken pox in pregnancy.
Chicken Pox Vaccine
Since widespread vaccination for chicken pox began in the middle 1990's, the incidence of chicken pox has decreased dramatically. Find out more about how the chicken pox vaccine works, controversies still surrounding it, and who should and should not get the vaccine.
Since widespread vaccination for chicken pox began in the middle 1990's, the incidence of chicken pox has decreased dramatically. Find out more about how the chicken pox vaccine works, controversies still surrounding it, and who should and should not get the vaccine.
Chicken Pox
Review the common symptoms of chicken pox, which is becoming less common as more children are vaccinated against the chicken pox virus.
Review the common symptoms of chicken pox, which is becoming less common as more children are vaccinated against the chicken pox virus.
Chicken Pox
This article from your Guide to Parenting Babies and Toddlers explains more about this common viral infection.
This article from your Guide to Parenting Babies and Toddlers explains more about this common viral infection.
Chicken Pox FAQ
FAQ about chicken pox from the CDC.
FAQ about chicken pox from the CDC.
The Curse of Chicken Pox
This article from Kid's Health explains to children about chicken pox.
This article from Kid's Health explains to children about chicken pox.
Chicken Pox and Steroids
This article from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology explains whether children who take steroids are at a higher risk for chicken pox.
This article from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology explains whether children who take steroids are at a higher risk for chicken pox.
Chicken Pox Vaccine
This article from Your Family Doctor explains what the chicken pox vaccine is and who should get it.
This article from Your Family Doctor explains what the chicken pox vaccine is and who should get it.