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