Selective Immunisation Programmes

Question 1

What vaccine should be administered to babies born to mothers with Hep B? When should this be done?

Answer 1

Hep B at birth, four weeks, and 12 months old.

Question 2

What vaccine should be administered to babies in areas of the country with TB incidence greater than or equal to 40/100,000? When should this be done?

Answer 2

BCG at birth.

Question 3

What vaccine should be administered to babies with a parent or grandparent born in a country with a high TB incidence? When should this be done?

Answer 3

BCG at birth.

Question 4

At what age should at risk children receive the influenza vaccine?

Answer 4

6 months to 17 years of age.