Private BCG

[EastdulwichNewbie]

Hi,

i have a newborn and at a visit last week, the health visitor said babies in this area should have a BCG vaccination but apparently the NHS have run out.

Does anyone know where I could get this done privately? Locally, if possible.

Many thanks,

Rebecca

[etta166]

If you lived just a few miles away, for example in Croydon, you wouldn't even be eligible for an NHS BCG. I wouldn't worry too much unless you think you are likely to come into pro longed contact with anyone suffering from TB.

[Pickle]

I am 100% pro-vaccination, but did research on the BCG and decided against it for my kids. As Etta says, if you lived just a few miles down the road it wouldn't have even been mentioned.

Do some reading about TB, and the people considered to be at risk, and weigh up whether you deem it necessary.

Congratulations on your new baby :)

[buggie]

The window is up to 1yr old & as I understand there should be adequate stock in NY then. Believe the shortage is nationwide so unsure anyone else would have supply & can imagine it not being done privately as low demand & wastage issues (one vial contains 10+ doses but has to be used within few hrs thus it's done as clinic format).

Know it seems worrying to hear this, but hopefully will be sorted soon.

[simonethebeaver]

We've got an appointment through the HV for October when my baby will be five months. I am very in favour of the BCG as I have a friend whose children were both found to have latent TB after living in Clapham.

[marmaladeontoast]

Hello,

My daughter had hers done two weeks ago at 13 months (having waited like you due to the shortage). Was advised that they are being far more flexible on the 1 year window following the shortage.

I would persist with weekly phone calls to your Health visitor until it becomes available. For what it is worth, I did a fair bit of research on this and its value and think it is worthwhile. It is offered in specific areas for a reason and you really cannot predict when or where your little one may come into contact with somebody else with TB.

cONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEWBORN BY THE WAY! '-)

[EastdulwichNewbie]

Thanks all!

[buggie]

Had news on a meds newsletter in my (nearby to here)trust, that there should be stock in in Aug