The must-do list targets contagious illnesses such as diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; polio; Hepatitis B; measles, mumps and rubella; and varicella (chickenpox). Many of those require a series ...

Image Source : FILE IMAGE Know the key differences between Mpox and Childhood Illnesses. Mpox is a viral infection that may present with flu-like symptoms and a characteristic of rash, often ...

Patients down with monkey pox (Mpox) virus in Akwa Ibom State has risen to five. This was revealed on Breakthrough Action-Nigeria WhatsApp group by the Disease Surveillance and Notification ...

Dr Solomon Chollom, a virologist, has called for a more proactive approach in addressing the rising incidences of zoonotic infections following the recent Mpox outbreak in Nigeria. Chollom said ...

The chickenpox illness usually lasts between 4 to 7 days. Children usually miss 5 to 6 days of school or childcare due to chickenpox, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control. While both ...

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 ...

SAO PAULO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A suspected case of mpox in a passenger at Brazil's main international airport is likely chickenpox, a Sao Paulo hospital said on Monday, as health officials remain ...

Mpox virus has affected 115 countries and has been declared a Global Health Emergency by WHO. It can spread through direct contact and contaminated objects. Though the smallpox vaccine offers some ...

Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles ...

Suspected Mpox Case at Brazilian Airport Likely Chickenpox, Hospital Says SAO PAULO (Reuters) -A suspected case of mpox in a passenger at Brazil's main international airport is likely chickenpox ...