Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes flu-like symptoms and an itchy rash.

Shingles is a common condition that lies dormant in a third of adults over their lifetime. A pharmacist has shared the key ...

Brooke Shields has teamed up on a health initiative for people over 50 after suffering a near-death experience last year.

“It hurt inside me wherever something ... and he said he wants people to know that shingles can attack at any age and on any part of your body. He talks to his friends and family about the ...

When Nancy Greeley was in her 50s, her sister, an infectious-disease specialist at the University of Rochester, told her to get the shingles vaccine. Despite Greeley’s best intentions ...

Shingles, particularly asphalt shingles, are the most common material and are budget-friendly. Metal roofs are growing in popularity thanks to their durable and eco-friendly design but remain pricier.

Sir, – There are radio advertisements for the importance of the shingles vaccine. This vaccine, which is made up of two shots, is very expensive. It might be wise if the HSE mentioned that if ...

And what if you have a cold?" Yes, you can get the COVID, shingles, and flu vaccines all on the same day. And if you don't have a fever and only have "mild" cold symptoms, you can still get ...

But after overseeing two expansions of the free shingles vaccine in the past 12 months, Mr Butler was open to Ms Oddy’s plea, prompted by a recent struggle with the painful virus during a trip ...

Responding to Jodie Oddy’s call, the Federal Health Minister says making the shingles vaccine free for all Aussies hinges on one thing. Health Minister Mark Butler said it was impossible to ...