More Australians will be able to get a free vaccine for the painful condition shingles. Aussies ages 18 to 64 who are classed ...

Only around 7% of cases involve adults over age 20, who are far more likely to experience severe ... With that said, the types of antiviral drugs and indications for treatment vary significantly for ...

Chickenpox is a common and highly infectious ... Younger children may skip this stage and start with a rash. Older children and adults tend to be more unwell with high fever, flu like symptoms ...

HSV and varicella zoster virus (VZV) are common pathogens of skin and mucous membranes and the CNS. Their rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential for their treatment as well as infection control.

A hospital worker died after contracting chickenpox in what has been described as a "catastrophic" incident. The staff member's death, which happened within the last year, is being investigated by ...

A vaccine for the prevention of shingles in adults aged 50 and over and those aged 18 and over at increased risk KUALA LUMPUR ...

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the virus that also causes chickenpox. The virus remains dormant in the body of anyone who’s ever had ...

Early signs of shingles may include tingling and localized pain. You may also develop a blistering rash that can itch, burn, or hurt. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, occurs when the dormant ...

Melbourne, Australia The Government has expanded access to GSK's shingles vaccine, Shingrix, to cover individuals aged 18 ...

treatment, and management of mpox patients. Is mpox deadly? Mpox is a viral infection that can be fatal for young children and people with compromised immunity. A distinctive feature of mpox is a ...

Information about symptoms, treatment and controlling the spread of chickenpox has been shared with the parent community. “The Department has also provided guidance in order to support any ...

Co-administration of the RSV and shingles adjuvanted vaccines was well tolerated, with acceptable reactogenicity and safety ...