HC Deb 23 May 1969 vol 784 c165W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will take steps to ensure that B.C.G. is available to every child at birth irrespective of any tuberculosis contact.

Mr. Snow

On the advice of the Standing Medical Advisory Committee B.C.G. vaccination is generally given to tuberculin-negative children between the ages of 10 and 14 but if desired can be given in infancy.