TB, BCG Vaccine and your baby
BCG vaccine is given to those babies who are likely to come into contact with someone with tuberculosis (TB).
This includes babies who live in an area with high rates of TB or babies with parents or grandparents from a country with high rates of TB.
Find out more from your midwife, health visitor, GP or pharmacist.
TB, BCG Vaccine and your baby leaflet
BCG Vaccine Information for Parents
BCG Immunisation
Do you live in Newham?
Has your baby received the BCG vaccination that protects them from Tuberculosis? This is usually given in the left upper arm.
If not please contact Vaccination UK for more information and to arrange an appointment.
Weekly clinics are being held however appointments need to be made to ensure social distancing measures are being adhered to.
We look forward to to hearing from you.
Please call 07494 867242 or email Newham.bcg@nhs.net