Guidance

MMRV vaccination

A guide for parents and carers of children offered the MMRV vaccination which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 26 November 2025
• Last updated: 26 November 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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MMRV vaccination: a guide for parents and carers

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From 1 January 2026 MMRV will replace MMR in the routine childhood schedule, this guide is for parents and carers of children who will be offered this vaccination as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.

You can view, download, or order printed copies of this leaflet/poster/postcard for free from Find Public Health Resources using the product code: 9791EN002.

For more information see:

• changes to the childhood vaccination programme: why are they happening
• complete routine immunisation schedule
• immunisation for children up to 13 months
• vaccinations for children aged 18 months

Published 26 November 2025

Last updated 26 November 2025 + show all updates

1. 26 November 2025

   Wording in schedule changed for clarity, removing specified birth date

2. 26 November 2025

   First published.