Medical authorities worldwide have established the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine against chickenpox, despite US ...

In Ireland chickenpox tends to peak from around January to May, but this can change somewhat from year to year, so here is ...

IRISH parents are being warned to be on the lookout for a major illness when heading away this summer. Ahead of the busy holiday season, parents are being urged to keep an eye out for the signs of ...

The Laredo Public Health Department reports a rise in whooping cough cases and is urging vaccinations to protect infants and ...

A person who attended a Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium on May 15 was infected with measles and may have spread the highly ...

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine are ...

When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent it.

The health secretary's stance on vaccines mirrors a broader decline in public support for childhood immunizations. A 2024 Gallup poll shows 40 percent of Americans say it's extremely important for ...

The Ministry of Health has announced the provision of vaccination services and the issuance of health certificates for ...