The FDA and CDC recommended a pause for Ixchiq, a chikungunya vaccine, following reports of adverse events in recipients 60 ...

The CDC began recommending Ixchiq last year for adults traveling to countries where chikungunya is common. The vaccine uses a ...

The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it ...

“If a child has fever lasting more than two days, darkening around the nose, or joint pain, these could be symptoms of Chikungunya. In such cases, take the child to a doctor. Chikungunya is caused by ...

Typical symptoms of chikungunya include fever, severe joint pain, headache, muscle pain and a rash, according to the CDC. "This virus is in a similar category as dengue or Zika and is carried by ...

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne illness named for the joint pain it causes, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Most people infected by a mosquito bite recover from the illness in about one week ...

Although chikungunya seldom causes death, it can cause long-term joint pain that keeps patients from living their normal lives for months. Early diagnosis is critical for avoiding major problems ...