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Can my son get BCG vaccination at 11year
My son was born in a country which doesn't include BCG vaccination for children as the TB rate is very low in that country. However we have been living in India since 2 years and I want to get him vaccinated for BCG. Is it safe to do so now?
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Dr. Amrita Shirude
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11 yrs exp
Pune
BCG catch up dose can be given upto 5yrs of age
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Dr. Chinmoy Lath
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Purulia
BCG vaccination is not recommended after 5 yrs of age.
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