What is the BCG vaccination schedule for newborns?

Newborns usually receive BCG vaccination after birth, which is the most effective way to prevent some neonatal diseases. If you don’t know the time for BCG vaccination for newborns, you will miss the best time for vaccination. Let us introduce the time for BCG vaccination for newborns.

(1) BCG vaccination time: BCG is usually administered within 24 hours after your baby is born, and the vaccination site is the outer side of the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. The Ministry of Health of China stipulates that if a baby is under 3 months old and has not been vaccinated with BCG, he or she can get the booster shot directly; if the baby is between 3 months and 3 years old, a tuberculin (PPD) test must be conducted, and the booster shot can be given if the result is negative; babies 4 years old and above no longer need to get the booster shot.

(2) BCG follow-up time No matter when your baby is vaccinated with BCG, you should take him to a designated health and epidemic prevention agency to check the effectiveness of the BCG vaccination after 3 months to ensure that the BCG has been administered. This is called BCG follow-up.

The above is the BCG vaccination time for newborns. I hope it can provide a reference for all parents. Don’t miss the best time for BCG vaccination, which will play a certain role in preventing diseases for your baby and ensure your baby’s healthy development.