Correspondence

Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme

Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years

• From: UK Health Security Agency and NHS England
• Published: 31 October 2025

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Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months

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Annexe A: information and resources to support implementation

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This letter and annexe provides information on the introduction of a varicella vaccination into the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme from 1 January 2026 using a combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine.

Published 31 October 2025