Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
BCG Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
BCG Tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine
The BCG tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is primarily used to protect against tuberculosis. Named after Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, it is administered mainly in countries with high TB prevalence. The BCG tuberculosis (TB) vaccine helps provide immunity, particularly in children, reducing the severity of TB infections. It is important for global TB control efforts.
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