New report shows toll of Chickenpox with over 3,000 infants hospitalised last year
What happened
A new report from the UK Health Security Agency shows chickenpox led to over 3,000 infants being hospitalised last year. Free vaccine is now available through the NHS Childhood Vaccination Programme.
What it means for you: If you have young children, check whether they are protected under the NHS Childhood Vaccination Programme.
Official source: UK Health Security Agency: New report shows toll of Chickenpox with over 3,000 infants hospitalised last year
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