Vaccination of newborns

Newborn vaccination in the maternity hospital

In the maternity hospital, newborns are vaccinated in accordance with the national immunisation schedule in Estonia, including vaccination against tuberculosis (BCG vaccine).

BCG Vaccination (Tuberculosis)

VVaccination is a safe and effective way to protect your child against serious infectious diseases. The BCG vaccine provides protection for young children against severe forms of tuberculosis, although it may not provide lifelong immunity.

The vaccine is administered by a nurse or midwife during the first day of life.

Patient information:

BCG Vaccination at the Maternity Hospital (Estonian)

BCG Vaccination at the Maternity Hospital (Russian)

BCG Vaccination at the Maternity Hospital (English)

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