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Pharmacies are not offering Covid-19 shots in 16 states as unclear guidance from FDA leaves them in limbo

The Food and Drug Administration recently narrowed who qualifies to receive a Covid-19 vaccine this year

The Independent UK

Podcast: Chickenpox vaccine to be made available on NHS

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Evening Standard

NHS chickenpox vaccine, Microsoft's AI models, and glow in the dark plants, plus more

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Everything you need to know about the chickenpox vaccine

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The Independent UK

NHS Chickenpox vaccine: Everything you need to know

The NHS is set to introduce a universal chickenpox vaccine programme for children in England, marking a major change from the current policy.

Evening Standard

Doctor explains all you need to know about chickenpox vaccine for children

A doctor has broken down everything parents need to know about a new vaccine for chickenpox that will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January 2026.

The Independent UK

With CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost work

The CDC is in turmoil, with outside groups stepping in to handle work once done by the agency

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Shingles vaccine could lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Adults vaccinated against shingles had an 18 per cent lower risk of serious heart problems, the analysis found.

Euronews

Interactive map reveals huge variation in MMR vaccine uptake across London

The vaccination rate is as low as 60.8% in one east London borough

Evening Standard

England to make chickenpox jab free for children for the first time

England will join countries such as Germany, Canada, the United States, and Australia, which already include the jab in their routine vaccination programmes.

Euronews

The hidden benefits of shingles vaccine revealed

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The Independent UK

Shingles vaccine may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Vaccination has increasingly been seen as an effective measure for the prevention, not only of specific infections, but of cardiovascular disease

The Independent UK

US appeals court rules most of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs illegal – as it happened

Ruling upholds decision from trade court while president attacks ‘Highly Partisan Appeals Court’ and says he will win tariff fight

The Guardian - US

Chickenpox Vaccine To Be Offered For Free In 2026 Amid Fears Over UK's Weak Immunisation Rates - Is An Outbreak Possible?

Experts warn of outbreaks as 1 in 5 English kids start school unprotected. NHS offers free chickenpox jab from 2026

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The Independent UK

Why is the NHS offering the chickenpox vaccine and is my child eligible?

The new vaccine programme will become routine for children in the future

The Independent UK

Get your children the chickenpox jab to stop the anti-vaxxers, minister tells parents ahead of NHS rollout

The vaccine, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January

Evening Standard

Minister urges take-up of chickenpox jab to defeat vaccine conspiracy theorists

The vaccine, which currently costs around £150 at private clinics and pharmacies, will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January.

The Guardian - UK

Why is chickenpox vaccination being offered to children in England next year?

Free NHS vaccination is aimed at reducing hospital admissions and protecting those most at risk of complications

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The Independent UK

Free chickenpox vaccine to be offered to children for first time

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Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump's CDC Purge: Calls Out RFK Jr's Statements On Measles Vaccines — 'These Fools Can't Be Trusted With Your Health'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s attempts at overhauling leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, warning of risks to public health.

The Independent UK

Top RFK Jr. deputy to serve as acting CDC director after former chief forced out over vaccine policy clash

O’Neill will continue to work as the deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services until a permanent replacement is selected

The Guardian - US

Who is Jim O’Neill? CDC chief set to bolster RFK Jr plan to remake vaccine policy

Ally of health secretary worked as speechwriter in George W Bush administration and has no training in medicine

Al Jazeera

White House picks Robert Kennedy Jr’s deputy to replace ousted CDC director

Former CDC head was expelled after clashing with Trump administration over policies she says were not driven by science.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: CDC chief was fired for resisting vaccine changes that ‘flew in the face of science’

A deputy of Robert F Kennedy Jr will reportedly replace Susan Monarez as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Key US politics stories from Thursday 28 August at a glance

The Independent UK

Vaccine for chickenpox to be rolled out on the NHS

The jab will be offered as a combined immunisation that will eventually replace the MMR vaccine.

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