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BCG (tuberculosis) vaccine schedule in Japan

Japan's BCG (tuberculosis) vaccine schedule per MHLW: 1 dose, first dose at 5-8 months. Universal (recommended for all children). Source last verified 2024-06-01.

Source: Regular Immunization Schedule (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) · last verified 2024-06-01 · official source

Reviewed by Matthew Thomas J Halma, Founder, Open Source Medicine Foundation · Last reviewed 2026-10-08

Japan: 1 dose of BCG (tuberculosis)

DoseRecommended ageStatusProduct / notes
Dose 15-8 monthsUniversal—

What the databases report about this vaccine: BCG (tuberculosis) vaccine evidence page (side effects, trials, VAERS).

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