TB jab for singapore  (16 Posts) Clueless2727 Mon 22-Apr-13
18:43:37  Been looking at Singapore and there is a higher
incident of tb there than here. Spoke to dr and they said it
isn't one of recommended jabs. I had it as a teenager, but kids
haven't. Do you think they should have it, or am i just being a
bit over cautious. They said dengue fever is the worst thing
there, which i know you can't have immunisation against. Do you
put insect repellant on every day to protect yourselves?
Clueless2727 Mon 22-Apr-13 18:53:17  Was about to post saying
had a look and didn't think it was necessary, but then found
this article which seems to say bcg is recommended for expats
(article is 3 yrs old though) http://www.chi-
health.com.sg/media/BCG-Vaccinaition-ANZA-August2009.pdf
Saltedcaramellavacake Mon 22-Apr-13 23:47:32  TB is prevalent in
SG and it is one of the vaccinations a baby born here will get
(expat or not). The BCG is less effective protection in older
kids - how old are yours? Have a look at http://www.sing