Question 1

What services does the BCG Vaccine Clinic provide?

Accepted Answer

BCG VACCINE CLINIC PTY LTD is a registered Australian company that provides Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination, which is the vaccine for Tuberculosis (TB).
This service is coordinated by specialist NSW Health trained TB healthcare professionals (who are experts in the field of TB/BCG immunisation) in Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia

Question 2

Where is the BCG Vaccine Clinic located?

Accepted Answer

The BCG Vaccine Clinic is a privately registered TB vaccination centre located at 73 Marion Street, Harris Park, Sydney, NSW 2150 Australia.

Question 3

What is the cost/fee for TB vaccination?

Accepted Answer

The current fee for TB vaccination at the BCG Vaccine Clinic is $170, which is paid with card or cash on the day of the appointment.

Question 4

How can I book a BCG vaccination appointment?

Accepted Answer

Online through our website https://www.bcgvaccine.com.au
Or over the phone by calling (02) 8529 4086 - Mandarin 汉语 speaker available

Question 5

Which brand/strain of BCG vaccine is administered at the BCG Vaccine Clinic?

Accepted Answer

The BCG Vaccine Clinic administers the same brand/strain of BCG/TB vaccine that is currently utilised nationally within Australia (including NSW Health BCG vaccination clinics), which is BCG Vaccine AJV powder for injection, lyophilized - mycobacterium bovis (BCG) Danish strain 1331 with Diluted Sauton AJV (New Zealand).

Question 6

What is Tuberculosis (TB) and BCG?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by TB bacteria spreading through the air from person to person.
TB mostly affects the lungs but can affect any organ, such as the spine and the brain / central nervous system.
The vaccine against TB is called the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine.
The BCG vaccine is given by injection just under the skin on the upper arm.

Question 7

What is the method/technique used in the administration of the TB vaccine?

Accepted Answer

In Australia, the TB vaccine is a single dose that is given via intradermal injection, which means the vaccine is administered in the topmost layer of the skin.
Intradermal injection is a specialised technique that very few healthcare workers in Australia (and across the world) are familiar with.
The staff at the BCG Vaccine Clinic are highly trained and experienced with the intradermal technique.

Question 8

How effective is the BCG vaccine and can it be administered to newborns/infants?

Accepted Answer

In Australia, the TB vaccine can be administered from birth onwards.
TB vaccination is more effective the younger someone is, meaning that it is more effective in children (particularly newborns/babies/infants).
The BCG vaccine provides good protection against TB when administered in children below 16 years of age and has been shown to be particularly very effective in children under 5 years old.

Question 9

Can the BCG Vaccine Clinic provide BCG vaccination for adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the BCG Vaccine Clinic can provide TB vaccination for individuals of any age, including children and newborns/infants, as well as adults.
Adults in Australia who are at risk of TB exposure are recommended to be immunised with BCG, particularly healthcare workers who are travelling to a high incidence TB country/region for an extended period of time.

Question 10

Can we get a BCG vaccine booster dose in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Currently in Australia, BCG immunisation is a single one-time dose and therefore, a TB vaccination booster shot is generally not common practice.

Question 11

Is BCG a live vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Since the TB vaccine is a live vaccine, BCG vaccination is not recommended for individuals who have a latent TB infection, low immunity, or a current illness with fever.
Individuals requiring more than one live (INJECTED) vaccine should either receive BCG vaccination on the same day as the other vaccines OR maintain a gap period of at least 4 weeks.

Question 12

Is the BCG/TB injection safe?

Accepted Answer

The BCG vaccine is one of the world's oldest and most widely used vaccine, which has shown to be very safe globally/worldwide and in Australia, with generally mild side effects.
A pre-BCG vaccination assessment is required to ensure it is safe for the vaccine recipient, which is undertaken each time at the BCG Vaccine Clinic to ensure utmost safety.

Question 13

Are there any side effects ​with the BCG vaccine?

Accepted Answer

The TB vaccine is safe, with generally mild side effects.

Occasional side effects include:

Fast or accelerated BCG vaccination sore development.
Painful, red and swollen BCG vaccination sore.
Swelling of the glands in the armpits or neck.
Excessive growth of scar tissue at the injection site, known as keloid scarring.

Question 14

What happens after TB vaccination?

Accepted Answer

After BCG vaccination, a sore will likely develop at the injection site, which usually occurs within a few weeks after vaccine administation.
This sore generally leads to scab formation and eventually results in the presence of a scar, which takes around 2-4 months in most cases.
The presence or absence of a scar does not indicate efficacy, but usually occurs in most cases to varying degrees.

Question 15

How to look after the BCG vaccination sore?

Accepted Answer

Keep the area clean and dry.
Keep the area uncovered where possible.
Do not cover the sore with dressings or band-aids.
Do not apply creams, lotions or ointments at the location of the sore.
If the sore oozes a lot, it can be covered with a piece of loose, sterile cloth (e.g. gauze) that is taped down at the edges but still allows airflow.

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