Chickenpox
Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium addresses reemergence of measles, chickenpox
NEW YORK — The 37th annual Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium will address the possibility that measles and chickenpox may make a comeback due to waning vaccine coverage.
Top in ID: Novavax COVID-19 booster; decline in varicella deaths
The FDA recently authorized a booster dose of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine in adults aged 18 years and older.
Type of shingles vaccine cuts stroke risk by 16% in elderly
A type of herpes zoster vaccine reduced risk for stroke in Medicare beneficiaries aged at least 66 years, according to findings presented at the International Stroke Conference.
Herpes zoster: A potentially dangerous but preventable disease
Herpes zoster (HZ) continues to be a relevant public health issue because of its prevalence and potential complications. It is estimated that one out of three people in the United States will develop HZ in their lifetime. Varicella zoster virus, the cause of HZ, is one of eight herpes viruses that infect humans.