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Thillagavathie Pillay1,2, Gergely Toldi3, Abid Hussain4
1Neonatology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK tilly.pillay@uhl-tr.nhs.uk.
Archives of Disease in Childhood. Education and Practice Edition
|August 25, 2022
Summary
The UK's Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination for babies is now recommended at 28 days after birth. This change may impact vaccination uptake due to potential barriers.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- The UK's Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination program is typically risk-based and administered shortly after birth.
- Recent guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has altered the recommended timing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the revised timing of the BCG vaccination in the UK.
- To discuss the rationale behind this change.
- To identify potential barriers to BCG uptake associated with the new schedule.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
- Analysis of the implications of the revised vaccination schedule.
Main Results:
- The BCG vaccination is now recommended at 28 days after birth or soon thereafter.
- The rationale for this change is based on updated immunisation advice.
Conclusions:
- The revised timing of the BCG vaccination program presents potential challenges for uptake.
- Understanding and addressing these barriers is crucial for maintaining vaccination coverage.
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