1 Getting a soft contact lens stuck in your eye is not a serious health risk, unless you leave it for a long period of time. 2  While it may be irritating, it is unlikely to damage your eye. 3  However, a rigid lens can cause a cornea abrasion if it is broken and that can lead to an infection.
BCG Vaccination for children over 6 years and adults requires two separate appointments: 1  At the first appointment, a TB skin test (Mantoux test) is carried out â this involves a tiny injection into the forearm. 2  The second appointment takes place 48 hours later. The nurse will read your Mantoux test and administer the BCG vaccination if considered appropriate; HOW MUCH DOES THE BCG VACCINATION COST? Baby or Child: A BCG vaccination for a baby or child costs Â£80 plus our standard nurse appointment fee of Â£20. Child over 6 years or Adult : A Mantoux test costs Â£79, the BCG vaccine is Â£80 and a nurse or GP appointment will also be required. Our nurses are vaccination specialists, offering you a quality assured service.
(NHS 2016a, 2017) Other vaccines are offered to babies considered at high risk of catching certain diseases (NHS 2017a,b). This includes the BCG to protect against tuberculosis, which can be given at birth, the flu vaccine, and extra doses of hepatitis B vaccine (NHS 2017a,b). If your baby is at high risk for flu, he may be given the flu vaccine as early as six months (PHE DH 2013b).