BCG vaccination: CLCH

Barnet

BCG/ Tuberculosis (TB) vaccination community service is available for eligible children under 1years old, living in Barnet


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Age between 29days and under 1years old
  • Resident in Barnet
  • Patient has a parent or grandparent born in a country where there is a higher risk of getting TB*- who lives in the UK
  • Patient was born or lived for at least 3 months in a country where there is a higher risk of getting TB*

*where the country TB incidence rate is 40 per 100,000 and higher, see list if eligible countries

Exclusions

  • Not a Barnet resident
  • No relative (parent or grandparent) from a country where TB is prevalent.
  • Not born in a country or lived for >3months where TB is prevalent.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Referral form: BCG Vaccination Referral Form Harrow and Barnet - CLCH

PSD form also required (to allow nurse to give vaccine): Paediatric BCG PSD Form for under 1 year - CLCH

Referral form location: BAR Global Documents> Referral Forms (BAR Global)

e: clcht.harrowandbarnetbcg@nhs.net


Locations

Barnet BCG Clinic


Review date: Friday, 28 March 2025