April 11, 2013: Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports
Prior inoculation probably would have protected her, experts say

April 09, 2013: Few U.S. Seniors Take Advantage of Shingles Vaccine
Large study found shot effective but only 4 percent of older adults receive it

April 02, 2013: Chickenpox Shot Provides Long-Term Protection, Study Finds
Effectiveness did not wane over 14 years

January 21, 2013: Study Finds Nearly Half of U.S. Kids Are Under-Vaccinated
This puts them at much higher risk for preventable illnesses such as whooping cough, chickenpox

January 20, 2013: How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
If kids aren't well enough to learn, it's best to keep them home

December 21, 2012: Varizig Approved to Treat Chickenpox Symptoms
Within four days of exposure

December 11, 2012: Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Get a Chickenpox Vaccine
Including those who've had a prior reaction

September 19, 2012: More Kids Opting Out of School-Required Vaccinations: Study
Parents more likely to have requirements waived in states with easy or philosophical exemption policies

August 20, 2012: Vaccinations Belong on Parents' Back-to-School Checklists
Preventable diseases can threaten children's lives, expert warns

August 16, 2012: Chickenpox Cases Fall 80% Over Decade: CDC
Two-dose schedule will deliver further improvement, experts say

July 31, 2012: Shots Should Be on College Kids' Back-to-School List
Dorm living puts them at higher risk for potentially deadly infection, expert says

June 05, 2012: Little Short-Term Risk of Repeat Bout of Shingles, Study Finds
Seniors were unlikely to have recurrence of painful skin condition, researchers found

April 02, 2012: Measles Vaccines Won't Raise Seizure Risk in Young Kids: Study
Kaiser Permanente researchers find youngsters aged 4 to 6 not at higher risk after shots

August 19, 2011: Health Tip: Using an Antiviral for Chickenpox
Who may need the treatment

July 25, 2011: Chickenpox Vaccine May Wipe Out Related Deaths: Study
U.S. mortality rate dropped from about 105 to just 14 in 2007, research shows

February 08, 2011: Shingles Returns More Often Than Thought
But study still finds recurrence rate low, slightly more than 5%

January 11, 2011: Shingles Vaccine Looks Like a Safe Bet for Seniors: Study
Although not perfect, the shot will protect many older folks, researchers say

January 05, 2011: Chickenpox Vaccine Cuts Hospitalization Rates: Study
Immunization program reduces illness and disease-related costs, researchers say

December 10, 2010: Health Tip: Chickenpox Can Be Dangerous During Pregnancy
What women need to know

April 22, 2010: Health Tip: Managing Chickenpox Discomfort
Help soothe the itch

January 26, 2010: Shot Protects Against Chickenpox After Exposure
Vaccination within 5 days prevents or lessens illness in those at risk, study finds

January 04, 2010: Without Chickenpox Shot, Kids' Risk Rises Ninefold
Vaccine's success at curbing disease has led to false sense of security, experts say

December 04, 2009: Chicken Pox Shot Protects Against Shingles, Too
Vaccinated children less likely to get herpes zoster virus, study finds

August 27, 2009: U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC
Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds

April 01, 2009: Health Tip: Calming Chickenpox
Help keep your child comfortable

August 08, 2008: Chickenpox Protection: Get That Booster
Immunity can fade after first injection, so second shot now recommended

May 15, 2008: CDC Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Those Over 60
ZOSTAVAX could prevent two thirds of shingles cases, expert says