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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Everything you need to know about the chickenpox vaccine

Vaccine
  • A new chickenpox vaccine will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January 2026.
  • The jab is confirmed to be part of a new combined immunisation within the childhood vaccination programme.
  • The vaccine aims to protect young people from severe complications caused by the virus.
  • It is also hoped that the new vaccine will prevent parents from needing to take time off work to care for their ill children.
  • Watch the video in full above

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Doctor explains all you need to know about chickenpox vaccine for children

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