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MMRV Vaccine

From 1 January 2026 MMRV will be offered as part of the routine immunisation schedule to protect children from:

  • measles
  • mumps
  • rubella
  • chickenpox (varicella)
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If your child was born on or after 1 January 2025, your child should receive the MMRV vaccine at:

  • First dose at 12 months
  • Second dose at 18 months

This gives the best protection from all four diseases. Please speak to your GP practice and have your Red Book available.

More information is available on the UK government website

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Published: Dec 16, 2025