Expanded programme on immunization (EPI). Immunization schedules in the WHO South-East Asia region, 1995.

There are 10 countries in this Region. BCG is given at birth and up to 1 week of life in 5 countries: Bangladesh, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia and Nepal (Table 1). In 3 other countries, BCG is given from birth up to 1 year of age (Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand) and in the remaining 2 countries, BCG is offered from birth to 3 years of age (Maldives) and to 5 years of age (Sri Lanka).