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BCG--mass or selective vaccination?

J M Watson1

  • 1Epidemiology Division, PHLS Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, London, UK.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|June 1, 1995
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Tuberculosis (TB) notifications are rising in England and Wales. While BCG immunization is established, the cost-effectiveness of the school program is debated, suggesting a shift towards selective immunization.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunization Programs

Background:

  • Tuberculosis notifications in England and Wales have recently increased after a period of decline.
  • Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) immunization is a key component of tuberculosis control strategies.
  • The cost-effectiveness of the school-based BCG program has been a subject of ongoing discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the ongoing necessity and cost-effectiveness of the school-based BCG immunization program.
  • To assess the impact of declining tuberculosis rates in specific demographics on immunization strategies.
  • To inform policy decisions regarding tuberculosis prevention programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of tuberculosis notification data in England and Wales.

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  • Analysis of the BCG immunization program targeting schoolchildren and at-risk groups.
  • Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of the school BCG program in light of current epidemiological trends.

    • Main Results:

    • The protective effect of BCG immunization is well-established.
    • There is considerable debate regarding the cost-effectiveness of the school BCG program.
    • Declining tuberculosis notification rates in the 15-29-year-old white majority population are observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Continued decline in tuberculosis notifications among the primary target group may warrant reconsideration of the school-based BCG program.
    • Strengthening selective BCG immunization programs for at-risk individuals should be considered.
    • A potential shift from universal school-based BCG vaccination to targeted immunization strategies is suggested.