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Immunizations - childhood vaccination programme - Management
How should I immunize children at risk of tuberculosis?
- Vaccination against tuberculosis is performed by trained staff in a designated centre. Tuberculin testing is required before administration of the Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine (BCG) in children older than 6 years of age. A positive response may indicate the presence of disease, previous infection, or a previous BCG.
- There is no need to vaccinate people with a positive test as this may provoke adverse reactions.
- Referral to a chest specialist should be considered.
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