NHS vaccination programme expanded to include chickenpox

NHS vaccination programme expanded to include chickenpox

By Liz Wells 02 January 2026

The NHS’s vaccination programme is being expanded to include chickenpox for the first time.

Free chickenpox vaccination offered for first time to children

By Liz Wells 29 August 2025

Thousands of children are to be protected against chickenpox for the first time in England through a new vaccination programme.

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Public Health Improvement Officer (CDC)

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RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

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£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

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RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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