BCG Vaccine - Tuberculosis Protection
The Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis. It is derived from a strain of Mycobacterium bovis and is administered to protect against severe forms of tuberculosis, particularly in infants and young children.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available through vaccination programs, healthcare facilities
Applicable for
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BCG Vaccine References
If you want to know more about BCG Vaccine, consider exploring links below:
What Is BCG Vaccine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BCG_vaccine
- https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/vaccines/bcg-vaccine
- https://www.who.int/teams/health-product-policy-and-standards/standards-and-specifications/vaccines-quality/bcg
- https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/prevention/bcg.htm
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tb-vaccine
- https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/diseases-infection/diseases/tuberculosis/treatment/bcg-vaccination
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538185/
- https://www.britannica.com/science/BCG-vaccine
BCG Vaccine Information
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