Guidance

Unlicensed BCG vaccine: guide for parents and carers

Documents for parents and carers explaining the use of the unlicensed BCG vaccine.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 27 June 2016
• Last updated: 28 February 2017 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 24 October 2018

These documents were withdrawn on 24 October 2018.

AJ Vaccines has resumed supply of the sole UK-licensed BCG vaccine to PHE’s central stockholding. Training material for healthcare professionals has been developed to support the reintroduction of UK licensed BCG vaccine.

Documents

[Withdrawn] Unlicensed BCG vaccine: a guide for parents and carers (leaflet)

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[Withdrawn] Unlicensed BCG vaccine: detailed information for parents and carers

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Details

Since late 2015, there has been a global shortage of the BCG vaccine. Public Health England has secured a limited supply of BCG vaccine for babies who are eligible, to protect those at risk.

These documents explain why the health service is using a brand of BCG vaccine without a UK licence and why it is still recommended.

Published 27 June 2016
Last updated 28 February 2017 + show all updates

1. 28 February 2017

   Leaflet revised in relation to vaccine supply and programme delivery feedback.

2. 9 February 2017

   Revised to include recommendations on administering the vaccine.

3. 27 June 2016

   First published.