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Free chickenpox vaccination for kids to go live in January

The Public Health Agency has announced that chickenpox vaccination will be added to the childhood immunisation programme from January, which will help protect thousands of children from this unpleasant and potentially serious illness each year. This will be the first time in Northern Ireland that children will be offered protection against chickenpox for free through the childhood programme. Immunisation is the safest and most effective way of protecting our children against serious diseases. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Parents will now be able to help

MMR vaccination campaign newsletter

This briefing newsletter provides information on the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination campaign.

Think measles - patients

These posters are intended to be displayed at the entrance to Emergency Departments to prompt patients to alert reception staff if they or their child have symptoms of measles.

Think measles - health professionals

These posters are intended to prompt health professionals to be alert for the symptoms of measles and remind them of the actions they should take if a patient has measles.

Measles - don't let your child catch it - get the MMRV vaccine

The Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.

The Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) (MMRV) vaccination is the safest and most effective way to protect against these diseases. You need two doses of MMR to be fully protected.

Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccination leaflet

This leaflet describes the importance of getting two doses of the MMR vaccine and who is eligible for routine vaccination. It also explains how to catch up if you think you have missed one or both doses.

Measles - don't let your child catch it

This poster encourages protection against measles infection by getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Measles: Symptoms and treatment (English and translations)

This leaflet describes the symptoms and recommended treatment for measles.

Measles: Don't let your child catch it

This PDF describes the symptoms of measles and encourages parents to ensure their children receive the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Immunisation guidance notes for professionals

This booklet provides guidance for professionals on the childhood immunisation schedule from January 2026.

This booklet provides guidance for professionals on the childhood immunisation schedule from January 2026.

 

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