Vaccination with the BCG anti-tuberculosis vaccine is compulsory, unless there are recognised medical contraindications, at certain ages and depending on the living environment or the risks involved in certain activities.
Persons with parental authority or responsible for the guardianship of minors are personally responsible for fulfilling this obligation.
The terms and conditions of application of this article are defined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat, after obtaining the opinion of the Haute Autorité de santé.