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Montevideo, May 9th 2024 - 11:45 UTC

Tag: Varicella

  • Wednesday, September 20th 2023 - 07:12 UTC

    Falklands announces Varicella vaccination of Children

    The Health Visitor will speak to all parents in due course whose children will be eligible for the vaccine.

    The Falkland Islands hospital, KEMH are pleased to announce that they are commencing the rollout of the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine to children aged thirteen months. This follows discussions with, and advice from, our Public Health advisors. Many other countries offer the Chickenpox vaccination and it is given to prevent the rare but potentially life-threatening complications that can sometimes arise from the infection.