There is little tuberculosis in Estonia. The vaccine is currently given to all newborns.
Health officials are talking about the change. They want the vaccine to be optional.
In other countries, there is more tuberculosis. There, all children are vaccinated.
In Estonia, only high-risk groups will be vaccinated in the future. This change may come in 2028.
Until then, it is recommended to vaccinate all children.
The incidence of tuberculosis in Estonia is low. In 2024, 88 people fell ill.