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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Albert Toth

Why is the NHS offering the chickenpox vaccine and is my child eligible?

A chickenpox vaccine will soon be rolled out on the NHS in England, the government has confirmed.

The jab, available from January, currently costs around £150 when bought privately. It will now be free, forming part of a new combined immunisation on the childhood vaccination programme.

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