North Carolina officials say a chickenpox outbreak at a private school has grown to the state’s largest in more than two decades. Continue reading →

More and more people are getting shingles, and researchers are still trying to figure out why. Continue reading →

After her immunosuppressed daughter was exposed to chicken pox, one mom felt she had to speak up agaisnt parents who choose not to vaccinate their children. Continue reading →

Parents refusing the advice risk fines of up to 2,500 euros ($2,800) under the law expected to come into force on June 1. Continue reading →

A high percentage of two-year-old kids have been vaccinated against a variety of childhood diseases, according to a Statistics Canada survey, but some immunization rates still fall below what’s considered optimal. Continue reading →

Mexican soccer officials say a player has been pulled from their women’s team at the Pan Am Games after contracting chickenpox. Continue reading →

The American Medical Association says parents should not be able to refuse to have their kids vaccinated for personal or religious reasons. That’s because of the health risks unvaccinated kids pose to others. Continue reading →

Health news in 2014 took a dark turn, as both sombre and hot-button issues surfaced. Global News looks at 10 of the biggest health stories of the year. Continue reading →

Four Global News journalists have been honoured for their health reporting by the Canadian Medical Association. Continue reading →