The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A chickenpox outbreak has been reported at Penn State University. University Health Services confirmed three cases of the virus at the University Park campus. Officials say ...

A chickenpox outbreak is hitting Penn State's main campus. Three cases have been confirmed on the University Park campus as of Friday, the school said in a statement. Since people are contagious one ...

Students walk along Pollock Road and past Old Main on the Penn State campus on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Abby Drey [email protected] In a Friday release, Penn State said three cases of varicella, ...

The varicella vaccine is highly effective and decreases chickenpox cases significantly. Chickenpox is contagious 1-2 days before you develop a rash and until all blisters crust over. If untreated, ...