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- The United Kingdom will begin combined MMRV vaccine for chickenpox with measles, mumps, and rubella on January 1, 2026.
- The program aims to immunize 500,000 children annually and cut costs.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the vaccine's role in preventing chickenpox complications.
- Health visitors will deliver vaccines at home, targeting families facing barriers to healthcare.
- The pilot aims to raise uptake amid health concerns, including a measles death in Liverpool.
