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

From 1.1.2026 – the childhood vaccination MMR is changing to MMRV (to include a chickenpox vaccine)

Please click on the link below to find out more, and note which children will become eligible when. Please note that we are unable to source the “old” MMR vaccine

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