Newborn - 6 months
The Tuberculosis (BCG) Vaccine
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings.
Where is it found?
Most of the people who fall ill with TB live in low- and middle-income countries, but TB is present all over the world. About half of all people with TB can be found in 8 countries: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines and South Africa.
Who is at risk?
Newborn babies and children under 6 months old living in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, or high risk countries for a period of 3 months or more.