26/01/2026
From January 2026, the chickenpox vaccine is now part of the routine childhood vaccination programme. It's replacing the MMR vaccine and will be offered as a combined MMRV vaccine at 12 and 18 months, protecting your little one from measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Speak to Practice Nurse, or Health Visitor if you have any questions.
For more information visit:
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/mmrv-and-mmr/