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Swedish health agency proposes free chickenpox vaccine for children

Sweden proposes to introduce free chickenpox vaccinations in its national program, similar to Finland, to reduce sickness in children and protect vulnerable adults.

More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds

Vaccination program has significantly reduced chickenpox cases
Diagnostic skills for chickenpox may be unreliable based on symptoms

4 Northeastern grad students have chickenpox, university says

Four Northeastern University graduate students diagnosed with chickenpox must isolate for three weeks as per local health guidelines.

Swedish health agency proposes free chickenpox vaccine for children

Sweden proposes to introduce free chickenpox vaccinations in its national program, similar to Finland, to reduce sickness in children and protect vulnerable adults.

More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds

Vaccination program has significantly reduced chickenpox cases
Diagnostic skills for chickenpox may be unreliable based on symptoms

4 Northeastern grad students have chickenpox, university says

Four Northeastern University graduate students diagnosed with chickenpox must isolate for three weeks as per local health guidelines.
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Why is the UK proposing chickenpox vaccines and do we really need them?

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in the UK is recommending the addition of the varicella vaccine to the routine childhood immunisation program, with two shots offered to all children.
Chickenpox parties, where children were intentionally exposed to the virus, are no longer recommended due to the availability of the chickenpox vaccine.
The varicella vaccine is currently available for free on the NHS to certain groups, including individuals with weakened immune systems or those in regular contact with high-risk individuals.

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Scientists recommend introducing chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children.
The vaccine should be given in two doses at ages 12 months and 18 months.
The recommendation also includes a catch-up program for older children.

Why is the UK proposing chickenpox vaccines and do we really need them?

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) in the UK is recommending the addition of the varicella vaccine to the routine childhood immunisation program, with two shots offered to all children.
Chickenpox parties, where children were intentionally exposed to the virus, are no longer recommended due to the availability of the chickenpox vaccine.
The varicella vaccine is currently available for free on the NHS to certain groups, including individuals with weakened immune systems or those in regular contact with high-risk individuals.

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Scientists recommend introducing chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children.
The vaccine should be given in two doses at ages 12 months and 18 months.
The recommendation also includes a catch-up program for older children.
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Chickenpox vaccine should be given to children on NHS, experts say

UK government advisers recommend making the chickenpox vaccine a routine childhood jab.
The vaccine could reduce the number of children who become sick from chickenpox and cut the number of serious cases that can be fatal.
The introduction of the vaccine as part of routine childhood immunizations in the UK would have a positive impact on the health of young children.
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