15/01/2026
You will be contacted when your child is eligible so please do not contact the surgery to book unless you receive an invite.
Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/