TB is an infection that usually affects the lungs. It can also affect other parts of the body such as the brain and the bones. With treatment it is possible to make a full recovery.
In the UK, BCG is offered to babies who are more likely than the general population to encounter TB. The BCG vaccination is recommended for all babies who:
As parents you will be offered the BCG vaccine for your baby following a conclusive Newborn bloodspot result and preferably before 28 days of life but can be given up to one year old.
You will be asked to give written consent (sign a form to give permission) for the vaccine to be given to your baby.
Your baby’s BCG vaccination will be provided in an outpatient clinic, usually between 2 and 4 weeks of age. Details of the appointment will be sent out in the post.
If you have any questions about the vaccination, please discuss these with a midwife.
The vaccination is given by intradermal injection (an injection into the skin) and is administered by a midwife or a doctor.
If you change your mind and decide that you would like your baby to have the BCG vaccine, please contact the Antenatal and Newborn Screening team on 01274 364295 between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) to arrange an appointment.
Please be aware we can only provide this vaccination before your baby has his/her 1st birthday.
You can contact us using the Relay UK app. Textphone users will need to dial 18001 ahead of the number to be contacted.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a smoke-free organisation. You are not permitted to smoke or in use e-cigarettes in any of the hospital buildings or grounds.
