Taken from News.scotsman.com Published Date: 04 January 2009 By Kate Foster

WOMEN and children could be vaccinated against chickenpox under plans being considered by health officials.
Adults could also be vaccinated against shingles, which is caused by the same virus.

One option being considered by Government advisers would be to combine the chickenpox vaccine with the MMR jab, creating a four-in-one shot for babies.

The move is under consideration by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

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