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 ...

Statewide, 18 measles cases have been reported since December, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Nearly three-quarters of the cases (72%) involved people who ...

The compounded GLP-1 space landed in the Washington spotlight late last week after nearly a year of little news in the second ...

Doctors are urging vaccinations as a highly contagious but preventable disease makes a comeback in the United States, ...

How long are you contagious with the flu? Experts say you can spread the virus for five to seven days after symptoms start, ...

Some Florida pharmacies are making the measles vaccine readily available following three new cases of the disease reported in ...

In a small clinical trial, customized mRNA vaccines against high-risk skin cancers appeared to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and death by nearly 50 percent over five years when compared with ...

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans. The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl ...

As regulatory uncertainty around COVID vaccines continues to swirl, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showcases the benefits of the immunizations among children.

Three months after Walgreens’ nearly century-long run as a public company ended, the real estate fate for several of the pharmacy chain’s stores is up in the air amid an uncertain time for the retail ...

The interactive online tool provides localized data on respiratory virus activity across the country. Walgreens said it is not too late to protect against respiratory viruses. Walgreens is offering ...

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens has launched the 2025-2026 Respiratory Index, an interactive online tool that tracks flu and COVID-19 activity nationwide using prescription, testing and ...