Background

The BCG vaccine helps protect children from tuberculosis, with more information on this infectious disease available at the RCH Kids Health information website:  http://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/TB_tuberculosis/

Making an appointment

RCH runs an outpatient clinic once a week that provides BCG vaccine to infants less than 12 months.  This is on Tuesday am (0900 - 1230).  Please see our main website for updates regarding appointment availability.

A general practitioner or specialist referral is required to attend this clinic.

• To make an appointment please call our RCH Immunisation Hotline
1300 882 924 (option 3)
• An appointment should be made 4-6 weeks prior to departure to give enough time for the
vaccine to be effective

What to expect following BCG vaccine?

We have developed an information handout regarding BCG vaccine

http://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/immunisation/KHI_Fact_Sheet_template_Aug_2014.pdf

Private BCG clinics

A number of RCH staff also provide private outpatient clinic appointments, which includes BCG vaccine delivery and other travel advice.