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MMRV Vaccine
From 1 January 2026 MMRV will be offered as part of the routine immunisation schedule to protect children from:
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
- chickenpox (varicella)
If your child was born on or after 1 January 2025 your child needs to have their MMRV at:
- first dose 12 months
- second dose at 18 months of age
to have the best protection from all four diseases. Speak to your GP practice and have your Red Book ready.
Learn more about the MMRV vaccination
Published: Dec 23, 2025