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Chickenpox and School: When Can My Child Go Back?

| April 8, 2025
Chickenpox NHS and private vaccination can protect your family.

At Fermanagh Clinics, we often speak to parents feeling overwhelmed by the sudden arrival of chickenpox in the household. It’s one of the most common childhood illnesses in the UK — but when those first spots appear, many families are left wondering what to do next. A frequent question we hear is: when can my …

The Shingles Vaccine: Who Should Get Vaccinated

| June 3, 2024
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Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an individual recovers from chickenpox, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate years later as shingles. This condition is characterised by a painful rash, often accompanied by blisters, itching, and sensitivity. In …