Chicken Pox is a highly contagious infection caused by the Varicella Zoster virus (a herpes virus). It is characterised by a typical itchy rash, with fluid filled blisters that spread across the body. It is a notifiable disease, meaning that doctors are required to report new cases to local public health authorities. While most people recover after a week or two, it can cause complications such as scarring, pneumonia, encephalitis, skin or soft tissue infections, sepsis. Most children are vaccinated for Chicken Pox in Australia, which has led to a reduction in cases.
A Guide to Shingles Vaccination in Australia
A Guide to Shingles Vaccination in Australia Herpes zoster, known as shingles, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. In Australia, significant strides have been made in preventing this painful condition through effective vaccination strategies. Understanding shingles Shingles typically presents [...]
