Children's TB Service

The Paediatric TB Service provides a monthly outpatient clinic to screen and manage children who have had contact with active TB, aiming to offer an initial assessment within 14 days of referral. 

We monitor children treated for active TB infection and latent TB infection closely in clinic and undertake contact tracing.  We also provide BCG assessments for children eligible to receive BCG vaccination, including missed neonatal BCG vaccine, in accordance with National Guidelines (NICE).  We work closely with the Adult TB Nurse Specialist and Respiratory Team, the Tertiary Paediatric TB Service, Great North Children’s Hospital, and Public Health England to ensure a coordinated multidisciplinary Team approach.