Babies and toddlers. Immunisation and vaccinations. BCG vaccine birth—6 months. View online Download PDF. Order free copies:. How to look after the BCG vaccination site What to expect after your child receives the BCG vaccine In 1—6 weeks , a small, red blister may appear where the injection was given.
How to care for the vaccination site Keep the site clean and dry If a sore develops, cover the site with gauze to allow air to get in. Related links Ministry of Health — Tuberculosis. BCG is a live vaccine that has been processed so that it is not harmful to humans. TB is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that affects the lungs, and sometimes other parts of the body.
However, the vaccine is recommended in some circumstances, such as travel to certain countries. The BCG vaccine does not prevent someone being infected with the bacteria that causes TB, but it prevents the development of the disease.
It is specifically designed to prevent TB in children. It is very effective in preventing severe TB in young infants, and can be given from birth onwards. Sometimes, a test may need to be done before receiving the BCG vaccine. If there is a chance your child has already been infected with TB, the doctor will arrange for a TB skin test Mantoux test. If the skin test is positive that is, your child may have previously been infected with TB the BCG vaccine should not be given.
If the skin test is negative, your child will be able to receive the BCG vaccine. Children, particularly those under five years of age, who are travelling to countries with a high rate of TB infections. Some children should not get the BCG vaccine because the vaccine could cause complications.
This includes those who:. Reactions to vaccines also called vaccine side effects sometimes occur. The ulcer is usually less than a centimetre in diameter, and may last from a few weeks to a few months before healing to a small, flat scar. You or your child will be assessed to check you're eligible for vaccination. We will not reply to your feedback. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.
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