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News from NHS Devon
In line with national policy, BCG vaccination for TB has not routinely been given to children in
schools since 2005.NHS Devon are now screening young people in reception year, who are at risk
of developing or have ongoing risk of exposure to TB infection. This includes any child aged
5-18 years old who have not been vaccinated against TB infection and:
Have a parent or grandparent born in a country with a high incidence of TB
OR
Were born or lived for more than 3 months in any country with a high incidence of TB
Please contact The Immunisation Team on 01392 208469/208470 to arrange screening and
vaccination. Thank you.
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