Contraindicated BCG vaccination in “at risk” infants

Roy and colleagues highlight the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine in preventing tuberculosis in immunocompetent children. 1 However, those responsible for prescribing and administering BCG vaccinations must be mindful of the contraindications for immunocompromised children. 2 Our study of primary ca...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2014-09, Vol.349 (sep09 21), p.g5388-g5388
Main Authors: Rees, Philippa, Evans, Huw, Panesar, Sukhmeet, Llewelyn, Meirion, Edwards, Adrian, Carson-Stevens, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BCG VACCINATION AND TB IN CHILDREN
BCG Vaccine
Children & youth
Childrens health
Health services
Humans
Immunization
Maternal & child health
Mycobacterium tuberculosis - immunology
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis - prevention & control
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Summary:Roy and colleagues highlight the effectiveness of the BCG vaccine in preventing tuberculosis in immunocompetent children. 1 However, those responsible for prescribing and administering BCG vaccinations must be mindful of the contraindications for immunocompromised children. 2 Our study of primary care related paediatric safety incidents from the England and Wales National Reporting and Learning System identified 1790 vaccine related incidents during 2005-13.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.g5388