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This section provides information on the BCG vaccine which protects against Tuberculosis.The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is usually offered to babies who are more likely to come into contact with someone with TB, for example, whose parents or grandparents have worked or stayed for a long time in a country with a high rate of TB. For an up-to-date list of countries with a high rate of TB, please visit www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/tb-countries (external link) The BCG vaccine protects against infection with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The Tuberculosis Leaflet provides general information on TB, who is at risk, how it is spread and treatment. The Tuberculosis Factsheet provides information for Health Professionals The BCG and your baby booklet contains information for parents. What to expect after immunisation: babies and young children Important information for parents about what to expect after their child recieves an immunisation.
Updated 28 July 2014
Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) released a BCG Statement (7 June 2007) (external link) maintaining its advice that the targeted BCG vaccination programme announced in 2005 remains the most effective vaccination strategy for the UK.
A guide to childhood immunisations up to 5 years of age Information on all the routine immunisations given to babies and young children to protect them from serious childhood diseases. For copies of any NHS Health Scotland resource contact your local Health Promotion Department or contact nhs.healthscotland-publications@nhs.net
The UK Department of Health publication Immunisations against Infectious Disease - The Green Book (external link) is the comprehensive guide for all vaccines.
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