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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

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The chickenpox vaccine should be introduced on the NHS for young children, scientists advising the government have recommended.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which advises UK health departments, said the jab should be given to all youngsters in two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months.

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