Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It is spread through the air. The BCG vaccine given to children primarily protects against severe forms of the disease.

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  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of tuberculosis 

  • Assessing the impact of the suspension of mandatory BCG vaccination on the incidence of tuberculosis 

  • Informing healthcare professionals 

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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BCG Vaccination Coverage Among Children Born After the Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Was Lifted and Followed Up at Maternal and Child Health Clinics in France: 2009 National Survey

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BCG Vaccination Among Children Born After the Mandatory Vaccination Requirement Was Lifted and Followed Up at Maternal and Child Health Clinics in France. Vaccination Coverage, Vaccination Practices, and Vaccination Policy Knowledge Among Vaccinating Physicians

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Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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