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Heaf test

My son has got a summer job in a meat packing plant and due to the fact that he has not had a BCG vaccine (stopped offering this vaccine 10 or 11 years ago) they want him to have a Heaf test. This test is not offered on the NHS so he needs to pay to have it done privately. Can anyone advise of where does it and how much it costs? I know this seems like a lot of hassle for 8 weeks work ....but 8 weeks is better than no weeks! Thanks for taking time to read.

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  • qwert_yuiop
    qwert_yuiop Posts: 3,617 Forumite
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    Gp should be able to do it.
    “What means that trump?” Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
  • Cherryscone
    Cherryscone Posts: 1,412 Forumite
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    I don't know what age your son is but as far as I know he can still request the Bcg vaccine from his GP
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  • vinnygal
    vinnygal Posts: 22 Forumite
    Quick update - employer overturned the policy! :) My GP does not offer the vaccine as he said my son was not in the high risk group and therefore would have had to attend a private clinic to have had it done.
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