Why Newborns Should Be Vaccinated with BCG Within the First 3 Months

Question

Why should newborns be vaccinated with BCG within the first 3 months?

Answer

Hello, regarding your child’s vaccination status with the BCG vaccine within the first 3 months, it is generally recommended that newborns receive the BCG vaccine within their first three months of life. If the vaccine is not administered in a timely manner, a skin tuberculosis test (PPD) should be conducted first, and then vaccination should be decided based on the test results.