UK's JCVI Recommends Chickenpox Vaccine for Childhood Immunisation Programme

Proposed Two-Dose Vaccine Awaiting Final Decision from Department for Health and Social Care

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that the chickenpox vaccine be added to the UK's childhood immunisation programme.
The vaccine would be administered in two doses at 12 and 18 months of age.
A catch-up programme for older children is also suggested due to reduced exposure during COVID-related lockdowns.
The recommendation aligns the UK with other countries like the US, Canada, Australia, and Germany that already have routine chickenpox vaccinations.
The final decision on implementing the vaccine will be made by the Department for Health and Social Care.