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- The NHS launched its chickenpox vaccine, offered alongside the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) jab, following a 2023 Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation recommendation.
- NHS England expects hundreds of thousands of children to receive the vaccine as part of a broader shift toward preventive healthcare.
- Dr. Claire Fuller highlights the vaccine's potential to reduce parental work absences and healthcare costs, estimating £15 million in annual savings.
