Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chickenpox is usually mild but can lead to serious complications for some children (Getty Images) (Petko Ninov via Getty Images) A ...

The school district is encouraging families to monitor children for any signs of illness.

Shingles is an infection caused by a reactivation of the chicken pox virus that can cause a painful rash. Cases of shingles ...

At least one case of chicken pox has been confirmed in Winnetka schools, according to a March 19 letter from the Cook County Department of Public Health, which was provided by a spokeswoman for ...

The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Shingles is a painful viral infection that can affect anyone who has had chickenpox, not just older adults.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Parents in West County are being asked to watch their children for signs of chickenpox after reports of some illnesses in the ...