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BCG vaccine is given ....................... and provides protection against .......................
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BCG vaccine is given ....................... and provides protection against .......................

A.

At birth; Measles

B.

At birth; Tuberculosis

C.

Six weeks after birth; Tuberculosis

D.

Six weeks after birth; Polio

Correct option is B


BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is typically administered at birth to protect against tuberculosis (TB). It is particularly effective against severe forms like TB meningitis in children.
Information Booster:
· BCG Vaccine: Made from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis.
· Administration: Intradermal injection in the upper arm.
· Effectiveness: More effective in children than in adults for preventing TB.
Additional Knowledge:
· Measles Vaccine: Administered as part of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine around 9-12 months.
· Polio Vaccine: Provided orally or as an injection (OPV/IPV).

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