Overview
- The Health Ministry said doses began shipping on October 8 and application is expected in late October across public health units.
- Authorities report about 3.4 million doses under Cofepris cover roughly two years of routine infant vaccination.
- BCG is provided free as a single dose in the National Vaccination Schedule, ideally within the first 30 days of life and up to age 14 if missed.
- The vaccine is considered safe and protects children against severe forms of tuberculosis, including meningeal and miliary disease.
- States had reported shortages since mid‑2025, and the new distribution aims to restore access nationwide after months of disruption.