University Health Services reports three cases of chickenpox at Penn State
The University Health Services at Penn State has confirmed three cases of chickenpox (varicella) on the University Park campus. Chickenpox, which is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is highly contagious and characterized by itchy blisters that cover the head and body.
Penn State confirms chickenpox outbreak on campus. Here’s who may have been exposed
More cases from the Penn State outbreak may be found, as the incubation period of chickenpox is more than two weeks. The CDC reports infected adults may feel poor and have a mild fever a day or two before the rash presents. In children, the rash typically is the first symptom.
Penn State reports chickenpox outbreak
A chickenpox outbreak is hitting Penn State's main campus. Three cases have been confirmed on the University Park campus as of Friday, the school said in a statement. Since people are contagious one to two days before the rash appears and symptoms typically develop 10 to 21 days after exposure,
PSU confirms three cases of chickenpox at University Park campus
Three cases of chickenpox have been confirmed at Penn State's main campus according to University Health Services. According to a release from campus health officials, members of the campus community who have received two doses of the varicella vaccine or have had the disease are considered protected.
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