Baby's first year : Tuberculosis

Although tuberculosis or TB is not common in the UK, it is still prevalent in Asia and Africa. The BCG vaccine is given to protect against TB. TB is an infection that affects the lungs primarily but can also affect the bones and brain. The BCG vaccine is only given to children at risk of being exposed to this infection. This vaccine may be administered shortly after birth or between 10 and 14 years of age. Some hospitals run batch sessions where babies born recently are all vaccinated in one session.