Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 73636
Chickenpox: Vaccination
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 15 September 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what provisions will be made for children over 18 months who have missed the initial two-dose chickenpox vaccine schedule.
Answer
Ashley DaltonOn 29 August, the Government announced plans to introduce chickenpox (varicella) vaccination into the routine childhood immunisation schedule from 1 January 2026. Eligible children will receive an MMRV vaccine during routine general practice (GP) appointm...
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