MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is given to new born babies at risk of getting tuberculosis (TB). TB is a very serious infectious disease that can cause TB meningitis in babies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your baby will be given the BCG vaccination in the upper part of the left arm. The vaccination is given soon after birth, usually by 28 days after birth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Children aged between 1 and 16 years who should have the BCG vaccine. BCG vaccination is recommended for all older children and adults at risk of TB, including: children with an increased risk of TB who were not vaccinated against TB when they were babies.

Detailed explanation-4: -You can still get TB infection or TB disease even if you were vaccinated with BCG. You will need a TB test to see if you have latent TB infection or TB disease.

Detailed explanation-5: -BCG vaccination should not be given to persons who are immunosuppressed (e.g., persons who are HIV infected) or who are likely to become immunocompromised (e.g., persons who are candidates for organ transplant). Pregnancy. BCG vaccination should not be given during pregnancy.