An outbreak of the highly contagious disease at Wellford Academy of Science and Technology will keep several dozen children out of school for 21 days

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.

Abby Drey [email protected] In a Friday release, Penn State said three cases of varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, have been confirmed by health officials on the University Park campus.

The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The other "M" stands for mumps, and the "R" stands for rubella. Children can also get an MMRV vaccine, which adds protection against varicella, better known as chickenpox.

Harrison Ford has dropped out of his presenting role at the Oscars — to be held tomorrow in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre — following a diagnosis of shingles, his representatives have confirmed to outlets.

Harrison Ford will no longer be taking the stage at Sunday's 97th Academy Awards, "Good Morning America" can confirm. The 82-year-old Hollywood icon, originally slated to present at the ceremony, has stepped down after being diagnosed with shingles. Ford received the diagnosis on February 28 and is currently resting and recovering at home.