Key points
- 127,000 doses of the BCG vaccine for children have been delivered to Ukraine.
- The vaccine has been distributed to all regions of the country.
- BCG protects against severe forms of tuberculosis.
- Immunisation under the National Vaccination Schedule is provided free of charge.
A new batch of the BCG vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis in children has arrived in Ukraine. A total of 127,000 doses of the anti-tuberculosis vaccine have already been distributed to all regions of the country, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported.
The BCG vaccine is intended to protect children against severe forms of tuberculosis, including tuberculous meningitis and miliary tuberculosis.
The vaccination is included in the National Immunisation Schedule and is administered in medical facilities 24 hours after a child’s birth. If the vaccination was not carried out in the maternity hospital, it can be given by a paediatrician or family doctor. All vaccinations under the Schedule are free of charge.
Tuberculosis is transmitted through airborne droplets when a person carrying tuberculosis bacteria coughs or sneezes.
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