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A vaccine which protects against chickenpox is being rolled out across the NHS for the first time from today. As part of routine vaccinations, children will now be offered a combined MMRV vaccine.

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Bed bug bites often appear in zig-zag lines or clusters of three or more bites, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Scratching them can lead to secondary skin infections, which may require ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...