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The UK has added chickenpox to the routine childhood vaccination schedule for the first time, using a combined MMRV jab that also protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Here's what parents need to know.
Jan 6, 2026
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MIAMI – Florida's surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the first step in his plan targets four specific vaccines.
Dec 19, 2025
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Alerts have been issued about the rising number of chickenpox cases in Northern New South Wales this year. Meanwhile, chickenpox continues to spread across Australia with 2,010 notified cases so far this year.
Oct 30, 2025
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The idea that you can "catch" shingles is one of the more common misconceptions I hear from patients who arrive worried they've got it. Often, they've recently been near a child with chickenpox or someone else with shingles, ...
Oct 14, 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone—leaving the choice up to patients.
Oct 6, 2025
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Two countries, two different approaches to protecting children from chickenpox. While the UK prepares to introduce a combined vaccine covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) in a single jab, the US is moving ...
Sep 29, 2025
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox.
Sep 16, 2025
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It makes sense to approach some marketing efforts with skepticism. Scams, deepfakes, and deceptive social media posts are common, with people you don't know seeking to profit from your behavior.
Sep 6, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States' top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains "aborted fetus debris" and "DNA particles".
May 4, 2025
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A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one—shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.
Apr 6, 2025
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