When most people think of chickenpox, they picture itchy red blisters on kids missing school. But here’s the surprising part: adults can get chickenpox too, and it tends to hit them much harder.

Moreover, chickenpox in adults may be more severe and more dangerous to health than in children. Therefore, its symptoms, especially the characteristic rash, should not be underestimated. We advise ...

SALISBURY — Rowan County Public Health officially confirmed one case of chickenpox in a young adult. It is the first confirmed chickenpox case in the county in three years. A release from the health ...

Chickenpox in adults is rare -- and often severe. Patsy Mink, a 74-year-old congresswoman from Hawaii, died last month of viral pneumonia brought on by chickenpox. This unusual turn of events is ...

Q: My daughter had the chickenpox vaccine as a child, so she never had chickenpox. She's now an adult. Should she get a booster? A: That's an excellent question. The chickenpox (Varicella) vaccination ...

DEATHS from chickenpox in adults have increased over the past 30 years, despite the availability of a new vaccine. DEATHS from chickenpox in adults have increased over the past 30 years, despite the ...

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Health officials have confirmed a rare case of chickenpox in a young adult in Rowan County. The Rowan County Public Health Department is investigating the case ...