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BBC Health Infections & Vaccines 02 January 2026

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.


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