Studio discussion: NHS vaccination programme changes for chickenpox and shingles, and diagnosis and management of these conditions

In this episode of the Clinical Update podcast, MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson and deputy editor Rhiannon Ashman discuss chickenpox and shingles, their prevention, diagnosis and management.This podcast draws on the expertise of MIMS Learning’s professional clinical writers and speakers, to bring you key learning points on prevention, diagnosis and management.  Educational objectivesAfter listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to: Recall changes to the NHS childhood vaccination programme taking place from January 2026Understand why the routine childhood chickenpox vaccination programme is being introduced, and the potential benefits for children and parentsKnow how to advise parents on the management of childhood chickenpox, and which children are at higher risk of severe diseaseReflect on the management of chickenpox in pregnancy, and which pregnant individuals may be more likely to contract chickenpoxRecall changes to the shingles vaccination programme which came into effect in September 2025Diagnose and manage shingles in primary care, and choose effective pain relief optionsYou can access the website version of this podcast, along with a list of key learning points, on MIMS Learning - and make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.MIMS LearningSubscribe to MIMS LearningChickenpox clinical reviewChickenpox in pregnancyShingles and post-herpetic neuralgia clinical review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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