Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection that often impacts children. It is easily identified by an itchy, spotty, rash, however, that can also be the symptom of many other common conditions in ...

New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in ...

Unvaccinated students won’t be allowed to return to school in the fall at Newton public schools after a recent chickenpox ...

New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life.

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"Vaccines are a safe and effective way that individuals can protect themselves, their families and our community against many ...