BCG vaccine supply temporarily on hold

on the 27 May 2015

Public Health England has reported delays with the supply of BCG vaccine.

Repeated BCG vaccination is ineffective and may cause adverse effects. | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Repeated BCG vaccination is ineffective and may cause adverse effects. | SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Ordering of BCG vaccine through ImmForm is temporarily suspended until mid-June.

The limited stock should be prioritised for:

Further information
PHE prescribing advice 

  • infants aged 0—12 months
  • children aged 1—5 years - particularly if they are contacts of active cases
  • other risk groups under 16 years.

Use for occupational health reasons should be given a low priority, and use in travellers over 16 years given lowest priority.

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