Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.

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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.

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The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results

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‘Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty’

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

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My son was given world’s most expensive gene therapy drug – now he can walk

Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.

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‘Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty’

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.

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What is the ultimate hangover cure?

The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.

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