Patient Education Information

Facts About Chickenpox and Shingles for Adults - The National Coalition for Adult Immunization provides these facts on chicken pox and its consequences, especially in regards to adults.

Chickenpox - The University of Michigan Child Health web site provides this information about chickenpox.

Chickenpox Vaccine - This handout from the American Academy of Family Physicians gives a quick explanation of the chickenpox virus and the vaccine.

Chickenpox Vaccine Statement - This brochure is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and explains why one should consider vaccinating against chicken pox. Click here to see the list of languages in which you can view this vaccine statement, including Spanish, French, and 23 other languages. This site is in PDF format and requires an Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.

Chickenpox - The Journal of the American Medical Association offers this fact sheet.

Chickenpox (Varicella) - The March of Dimes explains the problems of chickenpox and pregnancy.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

Varicella (Chickenpox) - The McKinley Health Center provides this fact sheet of information on chickenpox, the symptoms, how it is spread, the treatment options and how it can be prevented.

What Makes Chickenpox Itch? - This great article is designed for kids, from KidsHealth.