Discusses the vaccine for chicken pox, also known as varicella, including the benefits and possible side effects. Find Q&A.

See a gallery of photographs showing the signs of chicken pox. Includes details about symptoms, treatment, complications and vaccination.

Article profiles varicella virus vaccine live (Varivax), the FDA-licensed chicken pox vaccine. Learn about dosage and adverse reactions.

Series of articles and fact sheets about the disease cover its basic symptoms, occurrence in adults and possibility of reoccurrence.

Answers commonly asked questions about childhood chicken pox, vaccines and chicken pox during pregnancy.

Find out about the symptoms, progression and treatment of this common childhood illness.

Read a fact sheet about the disease's symptoms, including information about a vaccine to prevent contracting the disease.