The BCG is no longer offered to children in secondary schools in the UK. It was replaced in 2005 with a targeted programme for babies, children and young adults at higher risk of TB. This is because TB rates in this country are low in the general population.
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BCG (TB) vaccine FAQs - NHS
The BCG is no longer offered to children in secondary schools in the UK. It was replaced in 2005 with a targeted programme for babies, children and young adults at higher risk of TB. This is because TB rates in this country are low in the general population. www.nhs.uk › vaccinations › bcg-tb... BCG (TB) vaccine FAQs - NHS
Well, Americans are apparently at very low risk, according to more reading.