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1 Program Management 50_16 To change from general to selective BCG vaccination, an efficient notification system must be in place in addition to the following criteria: an average annual notification rate of smear-positive pulmonary TB cases below 5 per ; or an average annual notification rate of tuberculous meningitis in children aged under five years below 1 per 10 million population during the previous five years; or an average annual risk of tuberculous infection below 0.1%. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 38 74_ As increasing numbers of industrialized countries are likely to consider shifting from routine to selective use of BCG during the next decade, the recommendations of IUATLD (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease) are considered to be the appropriate guidelines for countries thinking of discontinuing BCG vaccination. Report of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) - Geneva, June 2001 (WHO/V&B/02.07) Page 32 Vaccine Quality 81_ An ADT should be conducted on each lot of BCG vaccine. The number of CPs (culturable particles) in vaccine incubated at 37 C for 28 days should be not less than 20% of that in the vaccine stored at 4 C. Temperature sensitivity of vaccines WHO/IVB/06.XX Page June 2008 Page 1 of 15

2 50_8 The BCG vaccine should be manufactured according to the current recommendations published in the report of the WHO Expert Committee on Biological Standardization. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 14_ An ADT (accelerated degradation test) should be conducted on each lot of BCG vaccine. The number of culturable particles in vaccine incubated at 37 C for 28 days should be not less than 20% of that in the vaccine stored at 4 C Thermostability of vaccines WHO/GPV/98.07 Page 29 Cold Chain Equipment 14_ Experimental evidence indicates that (BCG vaccine) viability is unaffected by storage at -20 C or -30 C or by freezing and thawing up to 10 times. Thermostability of vaccines WHO/GPV/98.07 Page June 2008 Page 2 of 15

3 Vaccine Handling 81_ The recommended conditions for storing vaccines used in immunization programmes are shown in Appendix 81_1. This diagram also indicates the maximum times and temperatures in each case. At the higher levels of the cold chain, i.e., at national (primary), and regional or province level, OPV must be kept frozen between - 15oC and -25oC. Freeze-dried vaccines (i.e., BCG, measles, MMR and yellow fever) may also be kept frozen at -15oC to -25oC if cold chain space permits, but this is neither essential nor recommended. At other levels of the cold chain (intermediate vaccine stores and health facilities), these vaccines should be stored between +2oC and +8oC. All other vaccines should be stored at between +2oC and +8oC at all levels of the cold chain. Liquid formulations of vaccines containing diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b, IPV and their combinations should not be frozen. Temperature sensitivity of vaccines WHO/IVB/06.XX Page 2 81_ Reconstituted BCG vaccine is very unstable, must be kept cold, and must be discarded within six hours of reconstitution. The reasons for these precautions are as follows: 1.There is a risk of contamination because BCG vaccine, like other lyophilized live vaccines, does not contain any bacteriostatic agent. For this reason, WHO recommends that reconstituted lyophilized vaccine should be kept cold and discarded at the end of six hours. 2.There is a loss of potency. Once reconstituted, all BCG vaccines should be kept cold and discarded within six hours, regardless of how many doses remain in the vial or ampoule. Temperature sensitivity of vaccines WHO/IVB/06.XX Page 25 81_ Freeze-dried BCG vaccines, regardless of their substrain, are sensitive to ultraviolet and fluorescent light. They should be protected from light when used Temperature sensitivity of vaccines WHO/IVB/06.XX Page June 2008 Page 3 of 15

4 81_ Freeze-dried BCG vaccines, regardless of their substrain, are sensitive to ultraviolet and fluorescent light. They should be protected from light when used Temperature sensitivity of vaccines WHO/IVB/06.XX Page 25 17_ WHO recommended vaccine storage conditions (Appendix 17_3). WHO-UNICEF effective vaccine store management initiative: Modules 1-4 WHO/IVB/ Page 1:3 17_ WHO no longer recommends that freezedried vaccines (measles, yellow fever, Hib and BCG) be shipped and stored at -20 C. Storing them at -20 C is not harmful but is unnecessary. Instead, these vaccines should be stored and transported at +2 C to +8 C. WHO-UNICEF effective vaccine store management initiative: Modules 1-4 WHO/IVB/ Page 1:3 2_10 Administration summary: BCG vaccine (see Appendix 2_10) Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 2: The vaccines Page 14 2_30 BCG vaccine: _ It is essential that only the diluent supplied with the vaccine be used. _ BCG vaccine should be kept at 2 C-8 C after reconstitution. _ Any remaining reconstituted vaccine must be discarded after six hours or at the end of the immunization session, whichever comes first. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 2: The vaccines Page June 2008 Page 4 of 15

5 3_20 BCG, measles, MR, MMR and rubella vaccines are equally sensitive to light (as well as to heat). Normally, these vaccines are supplied in vials made from dark brown glass, which gives them some protection against light damage, but care must still be taken to keep them covered and protected from strong light at all times. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 3: The cold chain Page 28 31_ At the higher levels of the cold chain, i.e. at the national (central) and regional or provincial levels, OPV must be kept frozen between -15 C and -25 C. Freeze-dried vaccines, i.e. BCG, measles, MMR and yellow fever vaccines, may also be kept in this temperature range (-15 C and -25 C) if there is sufficient space in the cold chain, but this is neither essential nor recommended. At other levels of the cold chain these vaccines should be stored between +2 C and +8 C. All other national immunization service vaccines should be stored between +2 C and +8 C at all levels of the cold chain. Ensuring the quality of vaccines at country level: Guidelines for health staff WHO/V&B/02.16 Page 13 29_ Reconstituted BCG, measles and yellow fever vaccines must be kept cooled and must be discarded after 6 hours after reconstitution. Proper handling and reconstitution of vaccines avoids programme errors V&B update 34 Page 1 29_ It is no longer necessary to ship and store freeze-dried vaccines (measles, yellow fever and BCG) at 20 C. Instead, they may be refrigerated at +2 to +8 C. Proper handling and reconstitution of vaccines avoids programme errors V&B update 34 Page 1 29_ WHO no longer recommends that freeze-dried vaccines (measles, yellow fever, Hib and BCG) be shipped and stored at 20 C. Storing them at 20 C is not harmful but is unnecessary and uses up valuable storage space in the deep-freeze. Instead, they should be kept in refrigeration and transported at +2 to +8 C. Proper handling and reconstitution of vaccines avoids programme errors V&B update 34 Page 2 27 June 2008 Page 5 of 15

6 14_ Freeze-dried BCG vaccines, regardless of their substrain, are sensitive to ultraviolet and fluorescent light. They should be packed in ampoules made from a substance of low light transmittance, such as amber glass, and should be protected from light when used. Thermostability of vaccines WHO/GPV/98.07 Page 34 14_ Reconstituted BCG vaccine is very unstable and should be used during one working session of five to six hours. Residual vaccine should be discarded at the end of the session. Thermostability of vaccines WHO/GPV/98.07 Page 34 14_ Reconstituted vaccines against measles, yellow fever and tuberculosis (BCG) are unstable vaccines; they should be used as soon as possible after reconstitution, be kept in a ice bath during the immunization session and should be discarded at the end of the session. Thermostability of vaccines WHO/GPV/98.07 Page 48 Multi-dose Open Vials 6_27 Opened vials of measles, yellow fever and BCG vaccines MUST be discarded at the end of each immunization session or after 6 hours whichever comes first. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 6: Holding an immunization session Page June 2008 Page 6 of 15

7 16_ Opened vials of measles, yellow fever, BCG and freeze-dried Hib vaccine cannot be used after an intial immunization session, (even if the VVM has not reached the discard point.). They must be discarded within six hours of reconstitution or at the end of the session, whichever comes first. The VVMs for these vaccines are attached to the vial caps and should be discarded when the vaccine is being reconstituted. Getting started with vaccine vial monitors WHO/V&B/02.35 Page 15 26_ The revised (multi-dose vial) policy does not change recommended procedures for handling vaccines that must be reconstituted, that is, BCG, measles, yellow fever, and some formulations of Hib vaccines. Once they are reconstituted, vials of these vaccines must be discarded at the end of each immunization session or at the end of six hours, whichever comes first. The use of opened multi-dose vials of vaccine in subsequent immunization sessions (WHO Policy Statement) WHO/V&B/00.09 Page 7 Schedule 84_ Since 1974, BCG vaccination has been included in the WHO Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) State of the art of new vaccines: research and development WHO/IVB/06.01 Page 31 39_ WHO recommends the following schedule for infants (Appendix 39_5). Vaccine introduction guidelines. Adding a vaccine to a national immunization programme: decision and implementation WHO/IVB/05.18 Page June 2008 Page 7 of 15

8 71_ The regularly-reviewed EPI policy recommendation for BCG is to continue the use of the vaccine as it prevents severe TB in some, but not all children who have been immunized. There should be no BCG booster doses. Should countries, based on cost-effectiveness considerations, decide to discontinue the use of BCG, WHO recommends applying the criteria defined by the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD). The criteria essentially refer to the requirement for an efficient case-notification system against a background of very low national prevalence figures for all forms of TB. Report of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) - Geneva, October WHO/IVB/05.03 Page 24 1_14 Immunization of infants with Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG) can protect against TB meningitis and other severe forms of TB in children less than five years old. BCG vaccine is not recommended after 12 months of age because the protection provided is variable and less certain. The recommended method of prevention for children who are younger than 12 months old is to immunize them as soon after birth as possible with BCG vaccine. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 1: Target diseases Page 23 2_19 Typical immunization schedule for children (see Appendix 2_19.) Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 2: The vaccines Page 24 6_13 If the infant does not have a scar and you cannot determine whether a dose of BCG has been given, immunize the infant with BCG vaccine. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 6: Holding an immunization session Page June 2008 Page 8 of 15

9 50_1 Unfortunately, the (BCG) vaccine does not fully meet the essential requirement of having a significant impact against the most common manifestation of TB, namely pulmonary disease. Despite the shortcomings of this vaccine, WHO continues to recommend that a single dose of BCG be given to neonates or as soon as possible after birth in countries with a high prevalence of TB. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 37, 38 50_2 Since severe adverse effects of BCG vaccination are extremely rare even in asymptomatic, HIV-positive infants, all healthy neonates should be BCG-vaccinated, even in areas endemic for HIV. However, where resources permit, long-term follow-up of BCG-vaccinated infants of known HIV-positive mothers is desirable for early treatment, should disseminated BCG disease occur in children with rapid development of immunodeficiency. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 50_4 In cases where infants have been exposed to smear-positive pulmonary TB shortly after birth, BCG vaccination should be delayed until completion of 6 months of prophylactic isoniazid treatment. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 50_5 Countries with a low burden of TB may choose to limit BCG vaccination to neonates and infants of recognized high-risk groups for the disease or to skin-testnegative older children. In some low-burden populations, BCG vaccination has been largely replaced by intensified case detection and supervised early treatment. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 50_7 There is no proven benefit of repeated BCG vaccination against TB. This also applies to revaccination of BCG-vaccinated individuals who remain negative by subsequent tuberculin testing. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 & June 2008 Page 9 of 15

10 50_11 In the absence of a scar in children in high-burden countries, BCG vaccination is indicated. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 34 50_12 In low-burden countries, good protection against primary TB may also be achieved following vaccination of skin-test-negative adults. BCG vaccination of skintestpositive individuals, whether induced by environmental mycobacteria, Mtb or BCG does not improve immunity to TB. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 36 50_13 BCG vaccination is indicated for all infants living in areas where TB is highly endemic (concerning HIV, see below); for infants and children at particular risk of TB exposure in otherwise low-endemic areas; for persons exposed to multidrug-resistant Mtb (impact not established.) BCG vaccination is contraindicated for persons with impaired immunity (symptomatic HIV infection, known or suspected congenital immunodeficiency, leukaemia, lymphoma or generalized malignant disease); for patients under immunosupressive treatment (corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, radiation); in pregnancy. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 36 50_15 Given the high risk of acquiring TB and the low risk of serious adverse events following BCG vaccination of HIV-exposed neonates, WHO maintains that, in HIVinfected areas, all neonates be given BCG. Older infants or children suspected of being HIV-infected should not be vaccinated if they have symptomatic disease or other evidence of immunosuppression. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page June 2008 Page 10 of 15

11 79_5 There are few population-based data on the effectiveness, or otherwise, of BCG vaccine in preventing severe tuberculosis in HIV-positive infants. Given the high prevalence of HIV and tuberculosis in certain countries and of the current development of new tuberculosis vaccines, some of which are based on BCG, GACVS advises no change in the current recommendations for BCG immunization of infants in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis and that population-based studies should be undertaken to determine the efficacy and safety of BCG and related vaccines in HIV-negative and HIV-positive children in countries with a high endemic rate of tuberculosis. Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 3 4 December 2003 Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 16-20) Page 19 74_ SAGE strongly endorses the continued used of BCG in national immunization services as a means of minimizing the harmful effects of tuberculosis infection in the first year of life. SAGE recommends that the vaccine be used until there is an alternative improved anti-tuberculosis vaccine. In the meantime, national immunization services are encouraged to maintain the highest possible coverage of infants. SAGE reinforces WHO s recommendation that no booster dose of BCG be given, as there is no evidence that booster doses are efficacious. Report of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) - Geneva, June 2001 (WHO/V&B/02.07) Page 32 Vaccine Administration 6_19 See Appendix 6_19 for chart entitled, "Administering vaccines to infants" BCG, DTP, DTP-HepB, HepB, measles, yellow fever, OPV" Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 6: Holding an immunization session Page 19 50_10 WHO recommends intradermal application of the (BCG) vaccine, preferably on the deltoid region of the arm using syringe and needle, although other application methods such as the multiple puncture technique are practised in some countries. Newborn vaccinees normally receive half the dose given to older children. BCG vaccine can be given simultaneously with other childhood vaccines. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page June 2008 Page 11 of 15

12 Contraindications 2_20 All infants should be immunized except in these three rare situations: 1. Anaphylaxis or a severe hypersensitivity reaction is an absolute contraindication to subsequent doses of a vaccine. Persons with a known allergy to a vaccine component should not be vaccinated. 2. Do not give BCG or yellow fever vaccine to an infant that exhibits the signs and symptoms of AIDS. Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 2: The vaccines Page 24 6_11 All infants should be immunized except in these three rare situations: 1. Anaphylaxis or a severe hypersensitivity reaction is an absolute contraindication to subsequent doses of a vaccine. Persons with a known allergy to a vaccine component should not be vaccinated. 2. Do not give BCG or yellow fever vaccine to an infant who exhibits the signs and symptoms of AIDS (see Appendix 6_11A). Other vaccines should be given. 3. If a parent strongly objects to an immunization for a sick infant, do not give it. Ask the mother to come back when the infant is well. The following are not contraindications. Infants with these conditions should be immunized (see Appendix 6_11B) Immunization in practice: a practical resource guide for Health workers update Module 6: Holding an immunization session Page 12 50_3 Infants and children with symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or those known to have other immunodeficiency states should not be BCGvaccinated. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page June 2008 Page 12 of 15

13 50_13 BCG vaccination is indicated for all infants living in areas where TB is highly endemic (concerning HIV, see below); for infants and children at particular risk of TB exposure in otherwise low-endemic areas; for persons exposed to multidrug-resistant Mtb (impact not established.) BCG vaccination is contraindicated for persons with impaired immunity (symptomatic HIV infection, known or suspected congenital immunodeficiency, leukaemia, lymphoma or generalized malignant disease); for patients under immunosupressive treatment (corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, radiation); in pregnancy. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 36 50_14 HIV-positive infants may receive BCG vaccine only when asymptomatic and living in areas where TB is highly endemic. Long-term follow-up of such children following vaccination is desirable. HIV-positive, asymptomatic infants in low-burden areas should not be BCG-vaccinated. Indications for vaccination of groups likely to contract HIV should always be considered carefully. The efficacy of BCG vaccination in HIV-infected infants is not known. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 36 50_15 Given the high risk of acquiring TB and the low risk of serious adverse events following BCG vaccination of HIV-exposed neonates, WHO maintains that, in HIVinfected areas, all neonates be given BCG. Older infants or children suspected of being HIV-infected should not be vaccinated if they have symptomatic disease or other evidence of immunosuppression. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page June 2008 Page 13 of 15

14 79_5 There are few population-based data on the effectiveness, or otherwise, of BCG vaccine in preventing severe tuberculosis in HIV-positive infants. Given the high prevalence of HIV and tuberculosis in certain countries and of the current development of new tuberculosis vaccines, some of which are based on BCG, GACVS advises no change in the current recommendations for BCG immunization of infants in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis and that population-based studies should be undertaken to determine the efficacy and safety of BCG and related vaccines in HIV-negative and HIV-positive children in countries with a high endemic rate of tuberculosis. Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 3 4 December 2003 Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 16-20) Page 19 Adverse Event 76_ The (GACVS) concluded that the isolation and identification of a low level of isoniazid resistance of BCG strains from 5 patients presenting with lymphadenitis do not justify a change in standard policy. Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 9 10 June 2005 Weekly Epid. Record (2005, 80: ) Page 10_ All immunization programmes should monitor at least the following AEFIs: (1) All injection site abscesses. (2) All cases of BCG lymphadenitis (3) All deaths that are thought by health workers, or the public, to be related to immunization. (4) All cases requiring hospitalization that are thought by health workers, or the public, to be related to immunization. (5) Other severe or unusual medical incidents that are thought by health workers, or the public, to be related to immunization. With respect to the third, fourth, and fifth events, health workers may relate the event to immunization because it occurred within a month of an immunization, as its case definition indicates. However, some medical incidents can be related to immunization even if they have a delayed onset. Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Immunization WHO/EPI/TRAM/ Rev 1 Page June 2008 Page 14 of 15

15 10_ For mild problems, health workers should comfort and advise parents and treat the patient. It is not necessary to report these reactions, except for BCG lymphadenitis and injection site abscesses, unless parents' concerns are significant. Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Immunization WHO/EPI/TRAM/ Rev 1 Page 11 Research 50_9 Improved TB vaccines are widely seen as a key element for successful TB control, and the development of efficient, safe and affordable vaccines against TB must remain a global priority. BCG vaccine (WHO position paper) Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 27-38) Page 28 79_5 There are few population-based data on the effectiveness, or otherwise, of BCG vaccine in preventing severe tuberculosis in HIV-positive infants. Given the high prevalence of HIV and tuberculosis in certain countries and of the current development of new tuberculosis vaccines, some of which are based on BCG, GACVS advises no change in the current recommendations for BCG immunization of infants in countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis and that population-based studies should be undertaken to determine the efficacy and safety of BCG and related vaccines in HIV-negative and HIV-positive children in countries with a high endemic rate of tuberculosis. Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, 3 4 December 2003 Weekly Epid. Record (, 79: 16-20) Page June 2008 Page 15 of 15

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