Shingles is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox.
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Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
6 Apr. 2026
The Department of Health has started the rulemaking process of repealing requirements for Hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and pneumococcal conjugate vaccines for public school attendance.
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