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Chickenpox vaccine recommended for NHS – here’s why a jab is better than getting the disease

The chickenpox vaccine is already offered as part of childhood immunisation programmes in several countries, including Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Now the UK government’s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended it be included as part of the routine immunisations children receive in the UK.

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UK set to re-introduce Covid travel rules after China sees a surge of fresh cases

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives had so far been split on whether or not to introduce testing measures - after a spike in new infections in China

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Covid tests for China arrivals ‘unlikely to be effective’, says expert

The chairman of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said travel bans will not stop new variants.

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JCVI issues autumn Covid booster update as new vaccine approved

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has confirmed which vaccines are appropriate for the autumn booster following the new dual variant vaccine that targets Omicron and original variant.

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Covid booster campaign could be launched this autumn

Those aged 65 and over, frontline workers and at risk groups will be encouraged to get the jab

Evening Standard

Government’s vaccines committee recommends autumn Covid jabs

Despite uncertainty over future Covid waves, winter will be when the threat from the virus is greatest, officials say

The Independent UK

Fourth Covid booster vaccine 'significantly' improves protection over just three jabs

It is "over and above" the level of protection that people who have had their third jab receive, according to the latest research.

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Moderna vaccine given go-ahead for use on six to 11-year-olds in UK

A decision on whether it will be offered still has to be made

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Moderna Covid vaccine approved for use on six to 11-year-olds in the UK

The vaccine will still need to be considered by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation to determine if it will be rolled out

Daily Mirror

Brits can book fourth Covid-19 jab from today - everything you need to know

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised that a spring booster should be offered to those most vulnerable to Covid-19

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Eligible Brits can start booking fourth Covid-19 jab from today - all you need to know

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has advised that a spring booster should be offered to those most vulnerable to Covid-19 - and it could be extended to over-50s later this year

Daily Mirror

All adults likely to be offered fourth Covid jab this autumn, says Javid

The health secretary is waiting for advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation

The Independent UK

Another Covid booster could be rolled out in the autumn – Javid

The Health Secretary said he was awaiting advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

The Independent UK

Fourth Covid jabs could be rolled out in England from next week as cases rise

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation last month recommended extra boosters for over-75s. It is over six months since third shots were launched and NHS England has yet to offer fourth doses

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Annual booster Covid jabs likely for elderly and vulnerable, JCVI expert says

Professor Adam Finn, from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation said it is a 'strong possibility'

The Independent UK

Older Scots and the most vulnerable to receive second Covid booster

The move was announced following the latest advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

Daily Mirror

Spring Covid booster jab offered to millions of over-75s and vulnerable people

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has recommended a second booster jab for the over-75s, those living in elderly care homes and immunosuppressed people

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Second Covid booster jab expected to be offered to UK’s most vulnerable

Exclusive: Decision has been made by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, with announcement due in matter of weeks

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All you need to know after Covid jabs extended to all children over 5 in England

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advice is for parents of 5-11-year-olds to get them vaccinated 'if they feel comfortable' to protect against possible future Covid waves

The Independent UK

All children aged five to 11 in Northern Ireland to be offered Covid jabs

Health Minister Robin Swann said the region would be following the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

The Independent UK

Covid vaccines could be quickly extended to primary school pupils, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the Scottish Government is awaiting formal advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

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