BCG for expat baby - did you give it to your child?

[HappyV]

Given that we live next door to China (where TB is still a HUGE problem) I think you would be silly to NOT give the BCG, just in case your kid had to have one dose of antibiotic. (and this would only be in extreme cases). I have an immune condition, and our child has to have slightly modified vaccinations for the reasons quoted above - but this in no way affects HIS immunity.
Jools, we tried to get the BCG in the lag, but the hospital (QMH) wouldn't do it - they insisted that te left arm is where is checked if the presence of the vaccination site ever becomes an issue.

 

[ctrbabe1]

My older dd was born in the US and was 4 months old when we moved here and we had her get the vaccine. My 2nd dd was born here and they gave it to her when she was born. (They did ask, however, if we wanted it done or not and I said yes). We will be here a total of at least 6 years and didn't want to take the risk because, as others have said, TB is a huge problem here in Asia.

 

[jools]

Dear HappyV,

The joys of the public system, they do like their procedures.

 

[ELT]

TB may not be common in HK or in the west but very common in Asia especially in poorer countries. A friend who lives in Manila contracted TB and stayed in bed for 2 months.