A LOT MORE DETAILS ON THAT COMING UP. NEW THIS AFTERNOON A SPARTANBURG COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL IS DEALING WITH A BOUT OF CHICKEN POX. AS A RESULT, GLOBAL ACADEMY WILL GO TO E-LEARNING AT LEAST UNTIL ...

Chickenpox is probably one of the most dreaded diseases, especially in children. While it isn't caused by chicken, it got its name from the look of the rash that comes along with the illness.

Could it be chickenpox? You’ve heard the stories—itchy red spots, fevers, and restless nights—but how can you be sure? Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection that causes blister ...

However, what most people don’t realize is that the virus behind chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), never really leaves the body. Instead, it lies dormant in the nervous system for ...

You do not have to wait until his skin looks completely clear. Children can also catch chickenpox if exposed to an adult with shingles as the same virus (the varicella zoster virus) causes both ...

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious disease caused by the Herpes varicella virus. After an incubation period of 14 to 21 days the illness starts with fever and generally feeling unwell.

Bird flu continues to spread among some of the country’s largest egg production facilities, raising questions about egg safety. Proper cooking eliminates any potential risk from eggs. The ...

The MMR vaccine is a powerful tool to prevent three highly contagious viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Thanks to the MMR vaccine, introduced in 1963, these serious ...

Step back into 1952 and showcase the classic coronation chicken salad for a delicious nostalgic lunch. This is not a bashed-together mayo and mango chutney affair, this is the real deal and fit ...

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