A critical review of B.C.G. vaccination programme in Egypt.

Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination became compulsory in all governorates of Egypt in 1974. However, a study of 1138 infants attending a private clinic or child welfare center in Cairo found that 624 (55%) had not been vaccinated. There was no significant difference in the vaccination rate between the 2 socioeconomic groups (56% at the private facility and 54% at the public clinic). 70% of the infants who showed evidence of vaccination and...