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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
The NHS expects the MMRV vaccine to save £15 million annually in treatment costs and reduce chickenpox cases among children, protecting against four diseases in one jab.
- From 1 January, the MMRV vaccine will be introduced into the standard list of children's vaccinations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with Scotland announcing a rollout start date in early January.
- The MMRV vaccine has been safely used for decades in other countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and Germany, which have all seen decreases in the number of people getting chickenpox and fewer serious cases.
- Children born on or after 1 January 2026 will be automatically offered two doses of the MMRV vaccine at 12 months and 18 months.
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NHS alert to parents as thousands of babies and young children to get new jab
Youngsters are currently vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella through the MMR jab, now they will be offered protection against another potentially serious disease
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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