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By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Public health officials in Kentucky say Varicella, commonly known as chicken pox, is a highly contagious viral illness, still here and still preventable, known for its ...

We usually think of COVID-19 as a viral illness that causes respiratory symptoms, like congestion, sore throat and a cough. But, like a surprising amount of other viruses, the coronavirus can also ...

Children can come into contact with lots of different types of rashes; some can be mild and harmless, while others can be serious and potentially life-threatening. Either way, spotting a rash on a ...