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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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