Guidance

MMRV programme: information for healthcare practitioners

This guidance is for health practitioners implementing the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccination programme from 1 January 2026.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 28 November 2025

Applies to England

Documents

MMRV vaccination: information for healthcare professionals

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Appendix A: MMRV eligibility tables (print)

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Details

From 1 January 2026, all children will be offered the combined MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine at 12 and 18 months of age. This adds protection against chickenpox to the existing provision of protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.

This guidance for healthcare professionals describes eligibility, administration and safety, and answers frequently asked questions about the new vaccination programme.

• an MMRV training slideset for healthcare practitioners is available to download
• the Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme letter is also available to read

Published 28 November 2025